When to Visit Costa Rica

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Best Time to Visit Costa Rica

Best Time to Visit Costa Rica

The best time to visit Costa Rica is during the dry season (verano), which stretches from December to April. This season coincides with the peak tourist season, where December is the most crowded month, followed by the school vacation season that stretche ...Read more

Costa Rica in January: Weather, Tips & More

Costa Rica in January: Weather, Tips & More

The weather in Costa Rica in January is sunny with little rainfall, making it one of the best times to visit this country. You can virtually cover every part of Costa Rica during this month, including its incredible rainforest regions. The first week of ...Read more

Costa Rica in February: Unforgettable Adventures, Amazing Weather

Costa Rica in February: Unforgettable Adventures, Amazing Weather

A few months into its dry season, a trip to Costa Rica in February offers plenty of sunshine. Sun lovers will find this month to be the perfect time to visit the country whose beaches and rainforests are the main draw. In addition to this, a flurry of fes ...Read more

Costa Rica in March: Weather, Tips & Wildlife

Costa Rica in March: Weather, Tips & Wildlife

March is the middle of the dry season in Costa Rica, which means that the country sees the mercury rise to its highest level during this time. And although the scorching sun and little rainfall leave locals and tourists scampering for places to cool off, ...Read more

Costa Rica in April: Weather and Wildlife Ventures

Costa Rica in April: Weather and Wildlife Ventures

A trip to Costa Rica in April is the perfect time to experience the country’s epic religious festivals and enjoy warm weather conditions along with action-packed fiestas. This month marks the end of the dry season in Costa Rica, and the central and ...Read more

Costa Rica in May: Rainy Weather and Lush Greenery

Costa Rica in May: Rainy Weather and Lush Greenery

May in Costa Rica is the time when nature comes to life with lush greenery. It is when animals rejoice as the rainy season kicks in. Despite the country making a gradual transition to the wet season during this time of year, you still have plenty of sunny ...Read more

Costa Rica in June: Weather, Tips & Water Adventures

Costa Rica in June: Weather, Tips & Water Adventures

June is the second month of the rainy season in Costa Rica. It is the month when greenery pervades this Central American country. Tourist crowds are also thinner and accommodation prices cheaper during this time of year. In other words, June is a great t ...Read more

Costa Rica in July: Weather, Tips & Marine Life

Costa Rica in July: Weather, Tips & Marine Life

July falls in the middle of the rainy season in Costa Rica. But the month also witnesses spectacular weather conditions, making it the perfect time to visit the country. For three to four weeks during July, heavy clouds dissipate and some parts of the cou ...Read more

Costa Rica in August: Explore Top Attractions During Low Season

Costa Rica in August: Explore Top Attractions During Low Season

Although August is part of Costa Rica’s ‘little summer’, the fact is that it falls in the middle of the rainy season. Expect less precipitation in most regions compared to months before and after, but give the rain the gratitude it dese ...Read more

Costa Rica in September: Weather, Tips & Better Rates

Costa Rica in September: Weather, Tips & Better Rates

A Costa Rica holiday would be a trip to the Central American paradise home to amazing animals, picturesque volcanoes, and pristine beaches. The country does get a lot of rain—the secret to its lush rainforests—so it is important to know when ...Read more

Costa Rica in October: Weather and Travel Tips

Costa Rica in October: Weather and Travel Tips

There was a time when a tour to Costa Rica in October was completely written off by some. While this is true for some parts of the country, it does not apply to all regions. Therefore, even as the Pacific coast is battered by heavy rains at this time of y ...Read more

Costa Rica in November: Weather & Travel Tips

Costa Rica in November: Weather & Travel Tips

In terms of weather, Costa Rica is in a state of flux in November. No longer the rainy (or green) season but not quite the dry season either, it is a month when few travelers venture into the country’s national parks. But at the same time, it is one ...Read more

Costa Rica in December: National Parks at Their Best

Costa Rica in December: National Parks at Their Best

December is a great time to discover Costa Rica. The Pacific coast of the country opens back up for tourism after rains and the country’s famous protected areas are at their best. But at the same time, visitor numbers are still lower than during pea ...Read more

Winter in Costa Rica: Weather, Destinations & Adventure

Winter in Costa Rica: Weather, Destinations & Adventure

Winter in Costa Rica is different than in most parts of the world. The season does not include freezing temperatures, snow, or ice. Being a tropical country, Costa Rica technically has no winter season; instead, it has two distinct seasons: dry and wet. T ...Read more

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