Plan your Costa Rica trip by month with this clear guide to seasons, weather patterns, and the best times for beaches, wildlife, and adventure travel.
Costa Rica Guide
Costa Rica Weather by Month: Your Year-Round Guide
Top 7 Best Wildlife Destinations in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most wildlife-rich places on Earth. Explore seven standout regions, from Monteverde’s cloud forest to Tortuguero’s turtle beaches, with the best times to visit and what to look for.
When to Visit: December Weather in Costa Rica
December marks the start of Costa Rica’s dry season, with warm weather, holiday celebrations, active wildlife, and easy travel across coast and jungle.
Costa Rica’s Wild Side: Unforgettable Animal Encounters
From sloths dangling in treetops to jaguars stalking remote forests, here’s your guide to the best animal experiences in Costa Rica.
When to Visit: July Weather in Costa Rica
July in Costa Rica brings lush landscapes, fewer crowds, active wildlife, and a mix of sun and rain across coast, jungle, and highlands.
When to Visit: January Weather in Costa Rica
January in Costa Rica brings dry weather, warm days, and ideal conditions for beaches, wildlife viewing, hiking, and outdoor travel.
When to Visit: February Weather in Costa Rica
Travel Costa Rica in February for sunny days, dry trails, active wildlife, and prime conditions across coast, jungle, and highlands.
When to Visit: November Weather in Costa Rica
November offers Costa Rica at its greenest, with quieter travel, wildlife activity, waterfall season, and the first signs of returning sunshine.
When to Visit: March Weather in Costa Rica
Visit Costa Rica in March for sunny days, warm temperatures, wildlife encounters, and some of the year’s best conditions for exploring coast and jungle.
When to Visit: April Weather in Costa Rica
April in Costa Rica offers warm dry days, fewer crowds, active wildlife, and early hints of green season across coast, jungle, and highlands.
When to Visit: October Weather in Costa Rica
October in Costa Rica brings lush jungles, fewer crowds, peak wildlife, and sunny Caribbean days. A rain-kissed month for nature lovers and explorers.
When to Visit: May Weather in Costa Rica
May in Costa Rica marks the start of the green season, with lush landscapes, fewer crowds, active wildlife, and a softer pace across coast and jungle.
When to Visit: September Weather in Costa Rica
September in Costa Rica offers lush landscapes, fewer crowds, peak wildlife activity, and a quieter green season experience across jungle, coast, and highlands.
When to Visit: June Weather in Costa Rica
June in Costa Rica brings lush landscapes, fewer crowds, active wildlife, and a relaxed green season feel across coast, jungle, and highlands.
When to Visit: August Weather in Costa Rica
August in Costa Rica brings lush green season energy, fewer crowds, Caribbean sun breaks, wildlife highlights, and the best adventures for rain-ready travelers.