Cartago weather in November
In November, Cartago sees average daytime highs of 21°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 299 mm of rain across 24.9 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 21°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in November, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of November to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Cartago's 6th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Cartago's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 21°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 299 mm
- 24.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 5:35 AM – 5:07 PM
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.74 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Cartago is city in Costa Rica.
- Air quality
- Good
- PM10 23 µg/m³ · 2018
- Density
- 6,583/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1563
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 21°C through the month.
A typical November day in Cartago reaches about 21°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 20°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and on par with December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 15 |
| 2 | 22 | 15 |
| 3 | 22 | 15 |
| 4 | 22 | 15 |
| 5 | 22 | 15 |
| 6 | 22 | 15 |
| 7 | 22 | 15 |
| 8 | 21 | 15 |
| 9 | 21 | 15 |
| 10 | 21 | 15 |
| 11 | 21 | 15 |
| 12 | 21 | 15 |
| 13 | 21 | 15 |
| 14 | 21 | 15 |
| 15 | 21 | 15 |
| 16 | 21 | 15 |
| 17 | 21 | 15 |
| 18 | 21 | 15 |
| 19 | 21 | 15 |
| 20 | 21 | 15 |
| 21 | 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 21 | 15 |
| 23 | 21 | 15 |
| 24 | 21 | 15 |
| 25 | 21 | 15 |
| 26 | 21 | 15 |
| 27 | 21 | 15 |
| 28 | 21 | 15 |
| 29 | 21 | 15 |
| 30 | 21 | 15 |
Cartago weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 12th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / 14° | 29 | 5.9 | 11.5 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 23° / 14° | 27 | 5.6 | 11.7 | 7.7 |
| Mar | 23° / 14° | 40 | 9.9 | 11.9 | 7.0 |
| Apr | 23° / 15° | 123 | 19.7 | 12.2 | 5.1 |
| May | 22° / 16° | 455 | 28.8 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 22° / 16° | 458 | 28.9 | 12.6 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 22° / 15° | 340 | 28.1 | 12.5 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 22° / 15° | 431 | 29.3 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 22° / 15° | 509 | 29.9 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 22° / 15° | 537 | 30.2 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 21° / 15° | 299 | 24.9 | 11.5 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 22° / 14° | 88 | 13.1 | 11.4 | 6.1 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 85%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 |
| Cloudier (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 94 |
| 2 | 6 | 94 |
| 3 | 6 | 94 |
| 4 | 7 | 93 |
| 5 | 7 | 93 |
| 6 | 7 | 93 |
| 7 | 8 | 92 |
| 8 | 8 | 92 |
| 9 | 9 | 91 |
| 10 | 9 | 91 |
| 11 | 10 | 90 |
| 12 | 10 | 90 |
| 13 | 12 | 88 |
| 14 | 12 | 88 |
| 15 | 13 | 87 |
| 16 | 13 | 87 |
| 17 | 14 | 86 |
| 18 | 15 | 85 |
| 19 | 16 | 84 |
| 20 | 18 | 82 |
| 21 | 19 | 81 |
| 22 | 19 | 81 |
| 23 | 21 | 79 |
| 24 | 22 | 78 |
| 25 | 24 | 76 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 27 | 73 |
| 28 | 28 | 72 |
| 29 | 30 | 70 |
| 30 | 31 | 69 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Cartago gets around 299 mm of rain over 24.9 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 82% and peaks near 93% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 65 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 93 |
| 2 | 92 |
| 3 | 92 |
| 4 | 91 |
| 5 | 90 |
| 6 | 90 |
| 7 | 89 |
| 8 | 88 |
| 9 | 88 |
| 10 | 87 |
| 11 | 86 |
| 12 | 86 |
| 13 | 85 |
| 14 | 85 |
| 15 | 84 |
| 16 | 83 |
| 17 | 83 |
| 18 | 82 |
| 19 | 81 |
| 20 | 80 |
| 21 | 79 |
| 22 | 78 |
| 23 | 77 |
| 24 | 75 |
| 25 | 74 |
| 26 | 72 |
| 27 | 70 |
| 28 | 68 |
| 29 | 66 |
| 30 | 65 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the humid band about 51% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 63 |
| Humid (%) | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 33 | 67 |
| 2 | 0 | 34 | 66 |
| 3 | 0 | 36 | 64 |
| 4 | 0 | 37 | 63 |
| 5 | 0 | 38 | 62 |
| 6 | 0 | 39 | 61 |
| 7 | 0 | 41 | 59 |
| 8 | 0 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 10 | 1 | 44 | 55 |
| 11 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
| 12 | 1 | 46 | 53 |
| 13 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 14 | 1 | 48 | 51 |
| 15 | 1 | 48 | 51 |
| 16 | 1 | 49 | 50 |
| 17 | 1 | 49 | 50 |
| 18 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 19 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 20 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 21 | 1 | 52 | 47 |
| 22 | 1 | 53 | 46 |
| 23 | 2 | 54 | 44 |
| 24 | 2 | 55 | 43 |
| 25 | 2 | 57 | 41 |
| 26 | 3 | 57 | 40 |
| 27 | 3 | 59 | 38 |
| 28 | 4 | 60 | 36 |
| 29 | 4 | 61 | 35 |
| 30 | 4 | 63 | 33 |
Wind in November
Winds average 5 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of November to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:30 AM to 5:41 AM, and sunset from 5:09 PM to 5:09 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 5:30 | 5:09 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 5:30 | 5:08 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 5:30 | 5:08 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 5:31 | 5:08 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 5:31 | 5:08 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 5:31 | 5:08 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 5:32 | 5:08 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 5:32 | 5:07 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 5:32 | 5:07 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 5:33 | 5:07 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 5:33 | 5:07 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 5:33 | 5:07 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 5:34 | 5:07 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 5:34 | 5:07 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 5:34 | 5:07 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 5:35 | 5:07 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 5:35 | 5:07 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 5:36 | 5:07 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 5:36 | 5:07 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 5:36 | 5:07 |
| 21 | 11.5 | 5:37 | 5:08 |
| 22 | 11.5 | 5:37 | 5:08 |
| 23 | 11.5 | 5:38 | 5:08 |
| 24 | 11.5 | 5:38 | 5:08 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 5:39 | 5:08 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 5:39 | 5:08 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 5:40 | 5:08 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 5:40 | 5:09 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 5:41 | 5:09 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 5:41 | 5:09 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 3.74 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.74 kWh/m² to a high of 6.04 kWh/m² in March across the year — November's 3.74 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 29 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 30 | 4.0 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Cartago
In November, Cartago sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Cartago's rainy season runs May–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Cartago?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Cartago for sightseeing.
What to pack for Cartago in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Cartago sees daytime highs around 21°C and nights near 15°C. Pack rain gear. About 25 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Cartago in November
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 59 km away) is warmest in March at about 30°C and coldest in November near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Cartago in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Cartago peaks around March 19 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Cartago in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Cartago is worst in May — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (January, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 19 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Cartago?
Cartago sits at 9.9°N, 83.9°W, 1,440 m above sea level, in Costa Rica. The nearest listed city is Paraíso, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Cartago
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Cartago.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Cartago has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 376 m around an average of 1,436 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,606 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,764 m.
The land around Cartago is covered by artificial surfaces (61%) and grassland (23%) within 3 km, trees (64%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and trees (74%) within 80 km.
Costa Rica travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 59% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $19,970
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 81%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 17.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 14.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 516
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Cartago (9.8637°, -83.9195°, elevation 1,440 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).