Congo Volcano

Volcano Inactive Costa Rican volcano within Alajuela Province

Volcanic cone in Alajuela Province, Congo Volcano offers hiking routes and viewpoints over adjacent cloud forest and agricultural valleys.

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Congo Volcano
10.2546, -84.2272

How to Get to Congo Volcano #

Congo Volcano is in Alajuela Province. Approaches typically begin from regional towns-access is by road and often via secondary or unpaved routes; local guidance is advisable to identify safe trails and land access.

Best Time to Visit Congo Volcano #

A volcanic feature in Alajuela province; visits are subject to local conservation rules and access conditions.

Dry season
December-April · 18-28°C
Clearer trails and less rain-better for approaching volcanic areas in Costa Rica.
Wet season
May-November · 20-30°C
Frequent storms can make trails slippery and visibility poor; not ideal for hiking.

Weather & Climate near Congo Volcano #

Climate

Congo Volcano's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 11°C to 23°C. Heavy rainfall (3908 mm/year), wettest in August.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (263 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°

Weather

263 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (222 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°

Weather

222 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (201 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°

Weather

201 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (299 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

299 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (401 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

401 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (453 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
14° 22°

Weather

453 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (539 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

539 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (410 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°

Weather

410 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Heavy rain (380 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 21°

Weather

380 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Heavy rain (287 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°

Weather

287 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Heavy rain (311 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°

Weather

311 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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