Beach Weather in Playa Virador, Golfo de Papagayo, Costa Rica

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28°
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29°
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27°
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Beach Weather Today in Playa Virador

Today the maximum temperature will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 7%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and light at 12kmh from the South West. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Playa Virador faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:36 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Playa Virador

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 18%.

PLAYA VIRADOR - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 22° 27° 29° 30° 26° 25°
3% 0% 7% 6% 6% 22% 10% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 27° 30° 30° 27° 25°
7% 9% 13% 13% 27% 44% 25% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 27° 30° 30° 27° 25°
6% 11% 7% 7% 17% 44% 70% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 27° 29° 30° 28° 25°
7% 12% 17% 15% 22% 26% 13% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 23° 26° 28° 29° 27° 25°
4% 3% 16% 33% 17% 40% 21% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 23° 26° 29° 30° 27° 25°
15% 25% 17% 21% 31% 35% 22% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 27° 29° 30° 27° 25°
19% 15% 15% 18% 22% 19% 10% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
6.2s 6.1s 6.0s 6.0s 5.9s 5.8s 13.4s 13.3s
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.8m
0.6m
13.1s 12.8s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s 12.6s
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
21
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.4m
0.7m
0.8m
12.2s 12.2s 12.2s 12.2s 12.2s 12.2s 12.3s 12.3s
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
1.0m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.6m
1.3m
12.3s 12.3s 12.2s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
1.1m
1.5m
1.3m
1.1m
1.3m
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
11.6s 11.6s 11.6s 11.5s 11.3s 11.0s 12.7s 12.5s
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
1.0m
0.9m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
12.6s 12.5s 12.3s 11.7s 12.2s 10.1s 9.7s 9.7s
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
0.8m
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
0.9m
0.7m
0.4m
9.3s 10.0s 11.0s 11.5s 9.8s 9.4s 9.2s 9.0s
Thu 8th January
12:02 AM 6:07 AM 12:19 PM 6:39 PM
0.16 2.22 0.06 2.30
Fri 9th January
12:52 AM 6:55 AM 1:05 PM 7:27 PM
0.26 2.08 0.21 2.21
Sat 10th January
1:44 AM 7:45 AM 1:51 PM 8:14 PM
0.37 1.92 0.36 2.11
Sun 11th January
2:39 AM 8:37 AM 2:41 PM 9:04 PM
0.46 1.77 0.50 2.01
Mon 12th January
3:37 AM 9:33 AM 3:35 PM 9:58 PM
0.53 1.66 0.61 1.93
Tue 13th January
4:37 AM 10:35 AM 4:33 PM 10:55 PM
0.56 1.59 0.67 1.89
Wed 14th January
5:36 AM 11:38 AM 5:32 PM 11:52 PM
0.55 1.58 0.68 1.90
Thu 8th January
30°
0.0mm
5kmh N
7%
Fri 9th January
30°
0.0mm
8kmh NNE
18%
Sat 10th January
30°
0.0mm
7kmh NE
21%
Sun 11th January
30°
0.0mm
19kmh NE
14%
Mon 12th January
29°
0.0mm
25kmh NE
18%
Tue 13th January
30°
0.0mm
14kmh NNE
23%
Wed 14th January
30°
0.0mm
16kmh NNE
15%
Thu 15th January
31°
0.0mm
12kmh NE
13%
Fri 16th January
30°
0.0mm
17kmh NE
18%
Sat 17th January
30°
0.0mm
18kmh NE
48%
Sun 18th January
31°
0.0mm
20kmh NE
40%
Mon 19th January
31°
0.0mm
18kmh NE
19%
Tue 20th January
31°
0.0mm
25kmh NE
20%
Wed 21st January
31°
0.0mm
12kmh NE
10%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 30° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 20%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Playa Virador don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Playa Virador, Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacaste Region, Costa Rica

Imagine yourself taking a holiday at the beautiful beach of Playa Virador, located in Golfo de Papagayo, Guanacaste Region, Costa Rica. This breathtaking destination offers an unforgettable experience with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush tropical surroundings. The warm climate and stunning sunsets create an idyllic setting for a perfect beach vacation.

Beach Type

Playa Virador is best known for its powdery white sand that stretches along the shoreline, providing a comfortable and picturesque location to relax and soak up the sun. The waters are calm and clear, making it an excellent spot for swimming or just wading in the shallows. Snorkeling and diving enthusiasts will be pleased to find that the beach also features rocky areas and a nearby reef, where an abundance of marine life can be observed.

Beach Activities

Popular beach activities at Playa Virador include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters make it perfect for swimmers of all ages to enjoy.
  • Snorkeling: With its rocky areas and nearby reef, snorkelers can explore a diverse underwater world teeming with colorful fish and other marine life.
  • Diving: Experienced divers can delve deeper into the surrounding waters to discover more exotic underwater scenery.
  • Kayaking: Paddle along the coast to explore hidden coves or take in the stunning views from afar.
  • Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP): A great way to enjoy both exercise and sightseeing while gliding across the water's surface.
  • Sunset Watching: As evening approaches, claim your spot on the sand or at a nearby bar to witness one of Playa Virador's breathtaking sunsets.

Accommodations

Playa Virador offers several luxury resort options for visitors looking for comfortable accommodations with easy access to the beach:

  • Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo: This upscale resort offers luxurious rooms, suites, and private villas with stunning views of the ocean or the tropical forest.
  • Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo: With modern accommodations and amenities, this resort provides a luxurious experience while remaining eco-friendly.

Areas to Stay In

For those who prefer alternative accommodations or exploring other nearby beaches, consider staying in one of these areas:

  • Playas del Coco: A lively town with a wide range of restaurants, bars, and shops. It offers easy access to several beautiful beaches in the region.
  • Tamarindo: A popular surf town with a variety of accommodation options, including hotels, hostels, and vacation rentals. It's well-suited for those looking for a more active nightlife scene.

Beach Amenities

At Playa Virador, you can expect to find the following amenities:

  • Beach loungers and umbrellas available for rent
  • Clean restrooms and changing facilities
  • Nearby bars and restaurants for refreshments

Playa Virador in Golfo de Papagayo offers an unforgettable beach holiday experience. With its white sandy shores, crystal-clear waters full of marine life, and luxury accommodations nearby, you'll be sure to create lasting memories on your Costa Rican beach getaway.

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