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San Jose weather essentials

Month
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Jul
78°F 25°C
68°F 20°C
Aug
78°F 25°C
67°F 19°C
Sep
77°F 25°C
66°F 18°C
Oct
77°F 25°C
66°F 18°C
Nov
76°F 24°C
66°F 18°C
Dec
75°F 23°C
66°F 18°C
Saturday
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78°F 25°C
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64°F 17°C
Sunday
Jul 12
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78°F 25°C
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64°F 17°C
Monday
Jul 13
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80°F 26°C
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Things to Do: Outdoor Sports & Nature

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Volcan Poas
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 40 attractions in San Jose
Attraction type: Volcano; National park
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Orosi River Valley ( El Valle del Rio Orosi )
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 40 attractions in San Jose
Attraction type: Valley
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Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 40 attractions in San Jose

30 species of butterflies flutter around this magical garden.

Attraction type: Nature center
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Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 40 attractions in San Jose
Attraction type: Wildlife park; Nature reserve; Hiking trail
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Aventuras la Carpintera
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 40 attractions in San Jose
Attraction type: Tour; Hiking trail; Other
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El Pueblo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 40 attractions in San Jose

San Jose's nightlife is concentrated in this complex made to look like an old Spanish village.

Attraction type: Neighborhood; Scenic/historic walking area; Mall
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Central Park (Parque Central)
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 40 attractions in San Jose

A simple square with a gazebo donated by former Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza.

Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Park
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Parque Espana
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 40 attractions in San Jose

One of the capital's most pleasant spots.

Attraction type: Park
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National Park (Parque Nacional)
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 40 attractions in San Jose

This tropical park is popular during the day but best avoided at night.

Attraction type: Park
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Melia Cariari Golf Course
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 40 attractions in San Jose

This designer championship golf course on the grounds of the Melia Cariari Hotel was Central America’s first. Pro and amateur events are held here regularly.

Attraction type: Golf course
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Monte Sky
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 40 attractions in San Jose
Attraction type: Forest; Nature reserve
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Parque La Sabana

The city's largest park.

Attraction type: Park
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Guanacaste Expeditions
Attraction type: Wildlife park
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