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Best Time to Visit Costa Rica

Americas · Month-by-month weather, crowds & prices

WeatherWarm & dry
Temperature22–32°C
CrowdsMedium
PricesModerate

Month by month

When to go

Best Good Avoid
JanBest
FebBest
MarBest
AprGood
MayAvoid
JunAvoid
JulGood
AugAvoid
SepAvoid
OctAvoid
NovAvoid
DecBest

Best months

JanuaryFebruaryMarchDecember

Peak conditions — ideal weather, manageable crowds, and the best overall experience.

Also good

AprilJuly

Decent conditions with some trade-offs — good shoulder-season value.

Months to avoid

MayJuneAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember

Unfavourable weather, extreme crowds, or peak prices — plan around these if possible.

Expert tip

December–April is the dry season for wildlife, volcanoes and both coastlines.

Costa Rica is great for:NatureAdventureWildlife

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