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City Trips Potential

88/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, March, January

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

17°C – 19°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best time to visit Cartago for a city trip is February, March, January, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cartago

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
17°256
February
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°198
March
85Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°180
April
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
19°244
May
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
19°503
June
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
19°485
July
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
19°438
August
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
19°440
September
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
19°470
October
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
19°583
November
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
18°478
December
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
18°332

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Cartago

When is the best time to visit Cartago for city trips?

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The best time to visit Cartago for city trips is typically in February, March, January, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Cartago?

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Rainy season typically: January–December. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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