When is the best time to go to La Fortuna
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit La Fortuna, Costa Rica. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in La Fortuna
La Fortuna weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit La Fortuna are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 193mm | 6.5hrs | 12.3hrs |
January is a wet, humid month in La Fortuna and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit La Fortuna, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in La Fortuna and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in La Fortuna with around 193mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
La Fortuna weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 124mm | 7hrs | 12.5hrs |
February in La Fortuna is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to La Fortuna for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in La Fortuna and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in La Fortuna with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
La Fortuna weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 81mm | 7.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in La Fortuna is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit La Fortuna.
March is in the spring in La Fortuna and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in La Fortuna with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 106mm | 7.4hrs | 13.1hrs |
La Fortuna's weather in April is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to La Fortuna for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in La Fortuna and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in La Fortuna with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 260mm | 6.7hrs | 13.3hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in La Fortuna and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit La Fortuna, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in La Fortuna and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in La Fortuna with around 260mm 10.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 406mm | 6.2hrs | 12.3hrs |
June in La Fortuna is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit La Fortuna.
June is in the summer in La Fortuna and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in La Fortuna with around 406mm 16 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 462mm | 6hrs | 12.5hrs |
July in La Fortuna is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit La Fortuna.
July is in the summer in La Fortuna and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in La Fortuna with around 462mm 18.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 426mm | 5.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in La Fortuna is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit La Fortuna.
August is in the summer in La Fortuna and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in La Fortuna with around 426mm 16.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
La Fortuna weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 413mm | 5.6hrs | 13.1hrs |
La Fortuna's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit La Fortuna.
September is in the fall / autumn in La Fortuna and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in La Fortuna with around 413mm 16.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
La Fortuna weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 446mm | 5.5hrs | 13.3hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in La Fortuna and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit La Fortuna.
October is in the fall / autumn in La Fortuna and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in La Fortuna with around 446mm 17.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
La Fortuna weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 320mm | 5.6hrs | 12.3hrs |
November in La Fortuna is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit La Fortuna, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in La Fortuna and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in La Fortuna with around 320mm 12.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
La Fortuna weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 271mm | 5.8hrs | 12.5hrs |
December in La Fortuna is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit La Fortuna, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in La Fortuna and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in La Fortuna with around 271mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
La Fortuna weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 81mm 3.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | November | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 462mm 18.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | May | 29°C 84.2°F |
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