Best time to visit
Best time to visit Costa Rica
Dry season (December–April) is peak time. The "green season" (May–November) brings afternoon rains but lush landscapes and lower prices.
Best monthsDecember–April
Month-by-month overview
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Crowds | Prices | Verdict | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 14°C | 5mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | — |
| Feb | 25° / 14°C | 5mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | — |
| Mar | 26° / 15°C | 10mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | — |
| Apr | 27° / 16°C | 45mm | Medium | $$Mid | Good | Semana Santa |
| May | 27° / 16°C | 230mm | Low | $Low | Okay | Green season starts |
| Jun | 27° / 16°C | 240mm | Low | $Low | Okay | — |
| Jul | 26° / 16°C | 200mm | Low | $Low | Good | Mini dry spell on Pacific |
| Aug | 27° / 16°C | 240mm | Low | $Low | Okay | — |
| Sep | 26° / 16°C | 300mm | Low | $Low | Avoid | Wettest month |
| Oct | 26° / 16°C | 310mm | Low | $Low | Avoid | Heavy rain continues |
| Nov | 25° / 15°C | 170mm | Low | $Low | Okay | — |
| Dec | 24° / 14°C | 40mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | Dry season returns |
Month-by-month deep dives
Festivals & events
Fiestas de Palmares
JanTwo-week rodeo, concerts, and carnival in the Central Valley.
Envision Festival
Feb–MarBoutique music and wellness festival on the Pacific coast.
Día de la Independencia
SepIndependence Day parades with schoolchildren carrying lanterns.
Book your Costa Rica trip for December–April
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