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Guadalupe, within the Greater San José area, offers a practical urban base for expats prioritizing convenience and local immersion. It provides a comfortable daily reality with reliable public transport and solid access to healthcare and general safety, making it appealing for professionals and families seeking an accessible, established community.
While not an expat bubble, Guadalupe encourages a more authentic Costa Rican experience. You'll find essential amenities readily available, though navigating daily life here often benefits from some Spanish proficiency. It's a sensible choice for those valuing urban proximity and a genuine, less tourist-centric lifestyle.
Guadalupe, Costa Rica has a warm tropical climate with a strong wet season and a shorter, drier season. Long-term climate data for Guadalupe show warm temperatures year-round, very humid conditions, and heavy rainfall in the wetter months, which is consistent with a tropical monsoon setting in the Central Valley area. The current overcast, humid conditions also fit the city’s typically moist and cloudier atmosphere.
Summer Average
28°C
Winter Average
21°C
Climate Type
Tropical Monsoon
Rainy Days
220
Sunny Days
120
Humidity
82%
Spring
March - May
22-29°C
Spring is warm and becomes progressively wetter, with increasing cloud cover and afternoon rain showers. March is typically one of the warmest months before the main rainy season intensifies.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
21-27°C
Summer falls within the wet season and is humid, cloudy, and frequently rainy. Temperatures stay mild rather than hot because of elevation and persistent cloudiness.
Very High rainfall
Autumn
September - November
21-26°C
Autumn is the wettest part of the year, with September and October bringing the highest humidity and rainfall. Heavy showers and overcast skies are common during this period.
Very High rainfall
Winter
December - February
20-26°C
Winter is the driest and slightly sunnier season, though conditions remain warm and humid. February is typically one of the driest months, with much less rainfall than the rest of the year.
Low rainfall
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Air Quality
Guadalupe
Advantages
Guadalupe
Abundant parks and green spaces
Strong educational infrastructure
Central San José location
Peaceful residential community
Costa Rican nature access
Disadvantages
Guadalupe
Limited coworking spaces
Weak infrastructure ratings
Missing cultural attractions
Limited higher education options
Safety & Security in Guadalupe
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
48
/100
Costa Rica Avg
56
North America Avg
57
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Guadalupe to Costa Rica averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Guadalupe
Costa Rica Average
Safety Index
0510
Low
Safety from Crime
0510
Concerning
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Low
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Critical
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Dangerous
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Dangerous
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 82/100
No data for Guadalupe — showing hazard indicators from nearby San Pedro (~2 km).
