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This month in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Weather in July

July means 7.30 inches of rain for Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (Pacific coast). Average daytime maximum: 86.9°F; overnight minimum: 76.5°F. Omaha to Liberia for July 10 to 17 was $656 on American through Dallas. Daylight on the 15th runs 5:29 am to 6:09 pm (12.7 hours); set your watch 1 hour back from Omaha time in July. The sampled Omaha round trip was $656.

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High / low

87° / 77°F

Rain

7.3 in

for the month

Humidity

82%

Wind

7 mph

Hurricane season

In season

Fare from OMA

$656

Jul 10, 2027–Jul 17, 2027

Verdict

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July in Costa Rica: 7.30 in rain, 86.9°F average high; hurricane season, outside peak.

Rule: rain, comfort band and hurricane timing, explained on the method page.

vs last / next month

  • vs June: 1°F warmer, 3 in drier, 2 pts less humid
  • vs August: same highs, 1.4 in drier, 1 pts more humid
  • July sky: 79.4% cloud, 4.95 kWh/m²/day solar. June: 82.3% / 4.89; August: 79.2% / 4.97 (NASA).
  • 2027-07-15: sunrise 05:29, sunset 18:09; 12.67 hours of light, changing -9 minutes across July. June daylight: 12.72 hours; August: 12.46. Omaha clock offset: -1 hours.
  • July water: 84.2°F (NOAA 2015–2024). June water: 84.5°F; August: 84.2°F. Dew point: 74.5°F in July, 75.2°F in June, 74.4°F in August (NASA 2001–2025).
  • Fares: the lowest July search was $656 against June's $656; August then drops to $651.

NASA POWER 2001–2025 means, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (Pacific coast).

Holidays & events

  • Official July dates we could source: Anexion del Partido de Nicoya (Guanacaste Day) on July 25 (Costa Rica MTSS feriados list). Occupancy for July is not in our data; Ann hears it from the resorts.

Pack for July (rule shown)

  • Packable rain jacketrain 7.3 in > 3 in
  • Quick-dry shoes, not just sandalsrain 7.3 in > 6 in
  • Breathable fabrics, extra topshumidity 82% ≥ 80%
  • Travel insurance confirmation and the resort's weather policyinside hurricane season
  • Sunscreen for middayJuly solar energy 4.95 kWh/m2/day is under our 5.0 line, so the rash guard is optional (daily-mean UV 2.03).
  • Return ticket with your passportState Dept: return ticket required, passport valid through July dates.

Flight detail, OMA to LIR

$656

American, 1 stop via DFW, 18h 56m out. 24 itineraries. Observed Oct 31, 2026; not a quote.

Guide, sources and the 12-month table: Costa Rica.

July questions

Costa Rica weather: July or the months beside it?
July: 86.9°F mean high and 76.5°F low, 7.30 in rain. June: 86.1°F / 77.0°F / 10.29 in; August: 87.2°F / 76.6°F / 8.73 in.
How warm is the water in Costa Rica in July?
Sea surface temperature averages 84°F in July (NOAA Coral Reef Watch monthly, 2015 to 2024), against 84°F in June and 84°F in August.
What time is sunset in Costa Rica in July?
On July 15 the sun rises at 5:29 am and sets at 6:09 pm, 12.7 hours of daylight, and Guanacaste runs 1 hour behind Omaha that month.

Sources: ignav.com · nhc.noaa.gov · escuelajudicialpj.poder-judicial.go.cr · power.larc.nasa.gov · coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov · travel.state.gov · travel.state.gov · power.larc.nasa.gov

From Ann

July in Costa Rica, priced for your week.

Considering July in Costa Rica? Share your dates and budget. Ann checks OMA–LIR flights and places to stay against this 7.30 in rain / 86.9°F climate record.

Photo: Ann Lane