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San José — VanSky 48 (Acceptable)

Town · Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

28° Rain
VanSky
48
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
31°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
84%
UV
—
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05:25 / 18:07

VanSky index for San José, Costa Rica — 48 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

San José, Costa Rica — VanSky 48 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #45 of 55 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
66
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
30
1.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 7.9h
Driving
95
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 44)
Condensation
High
84%
Humidity level • Dew point 24.6°C oppressive
Awning
Caution
44 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
16 AQI
PM2.5: 2.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
29°
night
24°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
28°
night
25°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 49
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
28°
night
24°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 52
comfort
Su
19.07
day
28°
night
24°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
27°
night
24°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
27°
night
24°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 47
comfort
We
22.07
day
27°
night
24°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 54
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.4h
sunny 7.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 44.3 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

16
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
16
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
2.4
μg/m³
Good
Dust
2
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Costa Rica

San José ranks 46 of 55 cities. Country average VanSky — 69.

Best
1
San Pedro
96 2
Paraíso
96 3
Curridabat
96 4
Cartago
96 5
Patarrá
96
Harshest
Santa Cruz
32
Siquirres
32
Chacarita
30
Puntarenas
28
Cañas
26
All 55 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in San José?
The weekly VanSky index for San José is 48 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in San José?
Solar panel output data for San José is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for San José?
The index for San José is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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