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.
Congo Volcano at a Glance#
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 58
Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 263 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 222 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 142 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 13° - 23° | 18° | 201 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 13° - 22° | 18° | 299 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 13° - 22° | 17° | 401 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 14° - 22° | 18° | 453 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 22° | 17° | 539 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 13° - 21° | 17° | 410 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 12° - 21° | 17° | 380 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 12° - 20° | 16° | 287 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 12° - 20° | 16° | 311 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
