Best Time to Visit Costa Rica: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Costa Rica: July, June, May, August.
- Best months for Costa Rica: July, June, May, August.
- Peak season is July, June, May. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, August, September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: January, December, February.
- The least pleasant month is October (score 5.8).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 21°C | 256 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 29°C | 21°C | 217 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.0 |
| March | 30°C | 21°C | 182 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.9 |
| April | 30°C | 20°C | 82 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| May | 28°C | 18°C | 39 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| June | 28°C | 17°C | 18 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| July | 28°C | 16°C | 11 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| August | 31°C | 18°C | 17 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.3 |
| September | 32°C | 20°C | 67 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.2 |
| October | 31°C | 21°C | 128 mm | 18 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 30°C | 20°C | 175 mm | 22 | – | – | 5.9 |
| December | 29°C | 21°C | 217 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.0 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
The best months are July, June, May, August.
When is the rainy season in Costa Rica?
The wettest months are January, December, February.