Q COSTARICA — Cold front number 14 continues to bring very low temperatures, strong winds, and isolated showers to several regions of the country, including the Central Valley.
According to the national weather service, the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), the condition is expected to persist until today, Monday, February 9, after which seasonal weather conditions are to prevail.
On Saturday night, the Irazú volcano recorded temperatures close to one degree Celsius, becoming the coldest point in the country. Similar temperatures were recorded in areas such as the Turrialba volcano and Cerro de la Muerte, at the height of the Interamericana Sura or Ruta 2.
Why is the cold weather continuing in the country?
The direct influence of cold front number 14 is causing a windy and cool weather pattern that has been noticeable since Friday. This phenomenon is generating a marked drop in temperatures, accompanied by gusts of wind and variable cloud cover.
In mountainous areas of the country, gusts are reaching up to 70 kilometers per hour, while in Guanacaste and specific areas of the Andes Mountains, winds of up to 100 kilometers per hour have been reported.
In contrast, an avid reader of the Q reported on Sunday, February 8, unbearable hot weather conditions in Quepos and Manuel Antonio.
Cantons such as La Unión, in Cartago, and communities in Coronado, such as Patio de Agua, reported temperatures below 12 degrees.
Our weather experts are confident the cold will let up—just not yet.
The official Weather forecast for today, Monday, February 09, 2026:
Starting Monday, trade winds will once again dominate the Caribbean Sea, following the passage of cold front #14 over the weekend. The presence of a high-pressure system north of the basin will accelerate the wind and bring more moisture to Costa Rica, keeping the skies mostly cloudy throughout the day in the northern and Caribbean regions, with a chance of rain in the evening.
Wind gusts will continue to be moderate (40 km/h to 60 km/h) to strong (70 km/h to 80 km/h) in both the country mountain ranges and the lowlands of Guanacaste and the Central Valley. Minimum temperatures will be cool during the early morning hours.