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Best time to visit Costa Rica

The best months are January, February, March, and April. Here is what every month is like, and what flights cost lately.

Month by month

Humpback whales arrive off Quepos and Manuel Antonio in July and stay until November, and boat tours from the area go out to watch them.

  1. JanuaryBestTypically 27°C by day, 19°C at night, rain on about 9 days a month
  2. FebruaryBestTypically 29°C by day, 19°C at night, rain on about 5 days a month
  3. MarchBest: HotTypically 31°C by day, 20°C at night, rain on about 8 days a month
  4. AprilBestTypically 30°C by day, 21°C at night, rain on about 19 days a month
  5. MayGo with a plan: RainyTypically 28°C by day, 21°C at night, rain on about 27 days a month
  6. JuneGo with a plan: RainyTypically 27°C by day, 21°C at night, rain on about 29 days a month
  7. JulyGo with a plan: MildTypically 27°C by day, 21°C at night, rain on about 27 days a month
  8. AugustGo with a plan: MildTypically 27°C by day, 21°C at night, rain on about 28 days a month
  9. SeptemberGo with a plan: RainyTypically 27°C by day, 21°C at night, rain on about 30 days a month
  10. OctoberGo with a plan: RainyTypically 26°C by day, 21°C at night, rain on about 29 days a month
  11. NovemberGo with a plan: RainyTypically 26°C by day, 20°C at night, rain on about 25 days a month
  12. DecemberGo with a plan: BusyTypically 27°C by day, 20°C at night, rain on about 16 days a month

Typical weather is for San José: averages of NASA POWER daily data, 2016 to 2025, on a grid of about 50 km. Mountains and coasts can differ.

Plan the days

[Photo: Manuel Antonio]
Manuel Antonio in 2 daysManuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio Beach, Playa Espadilla, Playa Biesanz, Marina Pez Vela, Damas Island mangroves, Quepos Malecón2 days, Costa RicaBalanced pace
[Photo: La Fortuna]
La Fortuna in 2 daysArenal Volcano National Park, Mistico Hanging Bridges, Baldi Hot Springs, La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Natura, Ecocentro Danaus2 days, Costa RicaBalanced pace
[Photo: Costa Rica]
Costa Rica in 7 daysSan José, National Theater, La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano National Park, Mistico Hanging Bridges, Baldi Hot Springs, Manuel Antonio National Park, Damas Island mangroves7 days, Costa RicaBalanced pace