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Best Time to Visit Costa Rica
Costa Rica has dry (Dec-Apr) and green (May-Nov) seasons. Dry season is peak but the green season offers lush landscapes, fewer crowds, and lower prices with afternoon showers.
Best Months to Visit
Jan
25°C5mm5/5
Feb
25°C5mm4/5
Mar
26°C10mm4/5
Dec
25°C45mm4/5
Monthly Climate
Temperature
Rainfall
25°
Jan
25°
Feb
26°
Mar
27°
Apr
26°
May
26°
Jun
26°
Jul
26°
Aug
25°
Sep
25°
Oct
25°
Nov
25°
Dec
Month-by-Month Guide
Jan
PeakTemp25°C / 77°F
Rain5mm
Crowds
Fiestas de Palmares
Feb
PeakTemp25°C / 77°F
Rain5mm
Crowds
Mar
PeakTemp26°C / 79°F
Rain10mm
Crowds
Easter/Holy Week
Apr
ShoulderTemp27°C / 81°F
Rain45mm
Crowds
Easter
Juan Santamaría Day
May
Off-SeasonTemp26°C / 79°F
Rain230mm
Crowds
Green season begins
Jun
Off-SeasonTemp26°C / 79°F
Rain270mm
Crowds
Jul
Off-SeasonTemp26°C / 79°F
Rain195mm
Crowds
Veranillo (mini dry season)
Aug
Off-SeasonTemp26°C / 79°F
Rain240mm
Crowds
Mother's Day
Sep
Off-SeasonTemp25°C / 77°F
Rain310mm
Crowds
Independence Day
Oct
Off-SeasonTemp25°C / 77°F
Rain300mm
Crowds
Nov
ShoulderTemp25°C / 77°F
Rain195mm
Crowds
Transitioning to dry
Dec
PeakTemp25°C / 77°F
Rain45mm
Crowds
Christmas
Fiestas de Zapote
Season Breakdown
Peak Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
- +Perfect weather
- +Dry and sunny
- -Highest prices
- -Still pricey
Shoulder Season
Apr, Nov
- +Last of dry season
- +Rain easing
- -Showers starting
- -Still wet
Off Season
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- +Lush forests
- +Green and lush
- -Heavy afternoon rain
- -Wet
Quick Facts — Costa Rica
Best Time
December – April (dry season)
Language
Spanish
Currency
CRC (₡) / USD accepted
Timezone
CST (UTC-6)
Avg Budget
$60–120/day
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