Costa Rica
Cloud forest on a wire above the canopy, a volcano at one end and two oceans within a day, and sloths doing very little, brilliantly.
The best time to visit Costa Rica is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F). Local time there is 23:22 (UTC-6).
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In season
The year at a glance
January · high 28°C · rain 25mm · 11.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at San José (Alajuela), the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C82°F | 25mm1.0in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| February | 29°C85°F | 6mm0.2in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| March | 30°C86°F | 42mm1.7in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 30°C85°F | 154mm6.1in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| May | 27°C81°F | 407mm16.0in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| June | 26°C79°F | 461mm18.1in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| July | 27°C80°F | 391mm15.4in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| August | 26°C79°F | 536mm21.1in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| September | 26°C79°F | 578mm22.8in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 25°C78°F | 708mm27.9in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| November | 26°C78°F | 445mm17.5in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| December | 27°C81°F | 65mm2.6in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- CRCCosta Rican colón
- Language
- Spanish
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
The best time to visit Costa Rica is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F).
How warm does Costa Rica get?
Typical daytime highs in Costa Rica are Mar–May 29°C (84°F), Jun–Aug 26°C (79°F), Sep–Nov 26°C (78°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (83°F).
Is Costa Rica expensive?
On the ground, Costa Rica is middling.
What sort of trip is Costa Rica good for?
Costa Rica is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, beach and sun holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Costa Rica?
The wettest month in Costa Rica is October at 708mm (27.9in), the driest February at 6mm (0.2in), with a monthly average of 318mm (12.5in).
What plug do I need for Costa Rica?
Costa Rica uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
