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Lake Arenal
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A long reservoir below the Arenal volcano in northern Costa Rica and one of Central America's windiest places. From December to May the trade wind funnels across the lake, a high-wind destination where locals rarely fly anything bigger than a 9 m kite; the fresh water builds real chop and waves. For experienced riders; stay upwind.
Source: se.kiteforum.com · checked 2026-09-25
Climate
Monthly averages in °C, 2016–2025: air as the daily high and low, water as the sea surface. The spot's best months are highlighted.
| Series | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air max. | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Air min. | 21° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° |
- Air: ERA5 / ERA5-Land (Copernicus Climate Change Service) via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information 2026