When is the best time to go to Costa Rica
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Costa Rica, Brazil. 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 Costa Rica
Costa Rica weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Costa Rica 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 155mm | 7.1hrs | 14.2hrs |
Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Costa Rica during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Costa Rica for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Costa Rica and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Costa Rica with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Costa Rica weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 136mm | 7.2hrs | 13.6hrs |
February in Costa Rica is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Costa Rica for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Costa Rica and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Costa Rica with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Costa Rica weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 129mm | 7.2hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Costa Rica is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
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 Costa Rica.
March is in the fall / autumn in Costa Rica and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Costa Rica with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 119mm | 7.2hrs | 12.3hrs |
Costa Rica's weather in April is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Costa Rica, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Costa Rica and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Costa Rica with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 142mm | 6.4hrs | 11.8hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Costa Rica and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Costa Rica.
May is in the fall / autumn in Costa Rica and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Costa Rica with around 142mm 5.6 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 95mm | 6hrs | 14.2hrs |
Costa Rica's weather in June is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Costa Rica, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Costa Rica and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Costa Rica with around 95mm 3.7 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 61mm | 6.7hrs | 13.6hrs |
July in Costa Rica is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Costa Rica, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Costa Rica and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Costa Rica with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 69mm | 6hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Costa Rica is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Costa Rica, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Costa Rica and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Costa Rica with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Costa Rica weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 121mm | 5.3hrs | 12.3hrs |
Costa Rica's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Costa Rica, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Costa Rica and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Costa Rica with around 121mm 4.8 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Costa Rica weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 191mm | 6.9hrs | 11.8hrs |
October is a wet, humid month in Costa Rica and the temperature is generally warm.
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 Costa Rica.
October is in the spring in Costa Rica and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Costa Rica with around 191mm 7.5 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Costa Rica weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 183mm | 7.6hrs | 14.2hrs |
Costa Rica's weather in November is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Costa Rica.
November is in the spring in Costa Rica and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Costa Rica with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Costa Rica weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 198mm | 7hrs | 13.6hrs |
December in Costa Rica is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Costa Rica for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Costa Rica and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Costa Rica with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Costa Rica weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 31°C 87.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 61mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 7.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 198mm 7.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 25.4°C 77.7°F |
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