The climate of Costa Rica is tropical and subtropical. But the country has many microclimates depending mostly on elevation of each region. Dry season is from December to April, rainy season is from May to November. You can expect cooler weather in highlands.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Alajuela, Atenas, Brasilito, Bribri, Cabo Matapalo, Cahuita, Cahuita National Park, Carara National Park, Carate, Cartago, Central Pacific, Central Valley, Chirripo National Park, Cocos Island National Park, Conchal, Corcovado National Park, Dominical, Drake Bay, Esterillos, Finca Sonador, Golfito, Grecia, Guanacaste, Heredia, Jacó, La Fortuna, Liberia, Limón, Los Chiles, Los Patos, Mal País, Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde and Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserves, Montezuma, Nicoya City, Nicoya Peninsula, North Costa Rica, Nosara, Osa Peninsula, Pacuare River and Protected Zone, Parismina, Pavones, Península de Burica, Playa Carrillo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco, Pochote, Potrero, Providencia, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Limón, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Pérez Zeledón, Quepos, Quesada, Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park, San Gerardo de Dota, San Isidro de El General, San José, San Ramon, Santa Elena, Santa Teresa, Sierpe, Sixaola, South Pacific Costa Rica, Sámara, Tamarindo, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Tilarán, Tortuguero, Turrialba, Uvita.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is May, the average maximum temperature is 26.6 ℃ (79.88 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉). The coldest month here is December, the average maximum temperature is 23.2 ℃ (73.76 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 15.7 ℃ (60.26 ℉). The most rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 0. The least rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 0.
When travelling to some places in Costa Rica, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Cerro Chirripo (3819 m) and the lowest point is Pacific Ocean (0 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Costa Rica. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:
Typical (usual) weather in Costa Rica in January is this: The average highest temperature in Costa Rica in January is 24 ℃ (75.2 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.8 ℃ (60.44 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.6 ℃ (74.48 ℉). At the end of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.85 ℃ (74.93 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 0. The average rainfall is 9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:33 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:36 and at the end of the month 11:41.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Costa Rica in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Costa Rica in February is this: The average highest temperature in Costa Rica in February is 23.7 ℃ (74.66 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.9 ℃ (60.62 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.85 ℃ (74.93 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.4 ℃ (75.92 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 0. The average rainfall is 5.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:41 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:48 and at the end of the month 11:56.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Costa Rica in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Costa Rica in March is this: The average highest temperature in Costa Rica in March is 25.1 ℃ (77.18 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.9 ℃ (60.62 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.4 ℃ (75.92 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.55 ℃ (77.99 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 0. The average rainfall is 12 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:56 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:04 and at the end of the month 12:12.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Costa Rica in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Costa Rica in April is this: The average highest temperature in Costa Rica in April is 26 ℃ (78.8 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.7 ℃ (62.06 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.55 ℃ (77.99 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.3 ℃ (79.34 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 0. The average rainfall is 44.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:12 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:20 and at the end of the month 12:28.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Costa Rica in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Costa Rica in May is this: The average highest temperature in Costa Rica in May is 26.6 ℃ (79.88 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.3 ℃ (79.34 ℉). At the end of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.95 ℃ (78.71 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 0. The average rainfall is 225.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:28 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:34 and at the end of the month 12:39.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Costa Rica in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Costa Rica in June is this: The average highest temperature in Costa Rica in June is 25.3 ℃ (77.54 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.8 ℃ (62.24 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.95 ℃ (78.71 ℉). At the end of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.15 ℃ (77.27 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 0. The average rainfall is 276.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:39 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:41 and at the end of the month 12:41.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Costa Rica in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Costa Rica in July is this: The average highest temperature in Costa Rica in July is 25 ℃ (77 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.6 ℃ (61.88 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.15 ℃ (77.27 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25 ℃ (77 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 0. The average rainfall is 208.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:41 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:39 and at the end of the month 12:34.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Costa Rica in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Costa Rica in August is this: The average highest temperature in Costa Rica in August is 25 ℃ (77 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.7 ℃ (62.06 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25 ℃ (77 ℉). At the end of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.7 ℃ (78.26 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 0. The average rainfall is 249.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:34 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:27 and at the end of the month 12:20.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Costa Rica in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Costa Rica in September is this: The average highest temperature in Costa Rica in September is 26.4 ℃ (79.52 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17 ℃ (62.6 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.7 ℃ (78.26 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.25 ℃ (79.25 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 0. The average rainfall is 317.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:20 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:12 and at the end of the month 12:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Costa Rica in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Costa Rica in October is this: The average highest temperature in Costa Rica in October is 26.1 ℃ (78.98 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.9 ℃ (62.42 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.25 ℃ (79.25 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.3 ℃ (77.54 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 0. The average rainfall is 329.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:56 and at the end of the month 11:48.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Costa Rica in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Costa Rica in November is this: The average highest temperature in Costa Rica in November is 24.5 ℃ (76.1 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 16.9 ℃ (62.42 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.3 ℃ (77.54 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.85 ℃ (74.93 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 0. The average rainfall is 141.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:48 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:41 and at the end of the month 11:36.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Costa Rica in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
Typical (usual) weather in Costa Rica in December is this: The average highest temperature in Costa Rica in December is 23.2 ℃ (73.76 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.7 ℃ (60.26 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.85 ℃ (74.93 ℉). At the end of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.6 ℃ (74.48 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 0. The average rainfall is 39.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:36 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:33 and at the end of the month 11:32.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Costa Rica in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.
The climate of Costa Rica is tropical and subtropical. But the country has many microclimates depending mostly on elevation of each region. Dry season is from December to April, rainy season is from May to November. You can expect cooler weather in highlands.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Alajuela, Atenas, Brasilito, Bribri, Cabo Matapalo, Cahuita, Cahuita National Park, Carara National Park, Carate, Cartago, Central Pacific, Central Valley, Chirripo National Park, Cocos Island National Park, Conchal, Corcovado National Park, Dominical, Drake Bay, Esterillos, Finca Sonador, Golfito, Grecia, Guanacaste, Heredia, Jacó, La Fortuna, Liberia, Limón, Los Chiles, Los Patos, Mal País, Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde and Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserves, Montezuma, Nicoya City, Nicoya Peninsula, North Costa Rica, Nosara, Osa Peninsula, Pacuare River and Protected Zone, Parismina, Pavones, Península de Burica, Playa Carrillo, Playa Grande, Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco, Pochote, Potrero, Providencia, Puerto Jimenez, Puerto Limón, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Punta Uva, Puntarenas, Pérez Zeledón, Quepos, Quesada, Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park, San Gerardo de Dota, San Isidro de El General, San José, San Ramon, Santa Elena, Santa Teresa, Sierpe, Sixaola, South Pacific Costa Rica, Sámara, Tamarindo, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Tilarán, Tortuguero, Turrialba, Uvita.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is May, the average maximum temperature is 26.6 ℃ (79.88 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉). The coldest month here is December, the average maximum temperature is 23.2 ℃ (73.76 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 15.7 ℃ (60.26 ℉). The most rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 0. The least rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 0. 
When travelling to some places in Costa Rica, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Cerro Chirripo (3819 m) and the lowest point is Pacific Ocean (0 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in Costa Rica in January is this: The average highest temperature in Costa Rica in January is 24 ℃ (75.2 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.8 ℃ (60.44 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.6 ℃ (74.48 ℉). At the end of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.85 ℃ (74.93 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 0. The average rainfall is 9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:33 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:36 and at the end of the month 11:41.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.