What is the best time of year to travel to Costa Rica?

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Ari

The dry season from December to April is also the high season in Costa Rica. During the rainy season (or also called the â€œgreen seasonâ€) from May to November you will see sunny mornings and rain showers in the afternoon and evening. But donâ€™t be surprised if you see only rain or one week without any rain at all. In the tropics all can happen. Overall, the climate is tropical, with an average temperature of 22Â°C. It can be much hotter along the coastal areas of the country, and cooler in the mountains. The North Pacific Coast is much drier than the Caribbean Coast, where the weather is more humid all year long.

The green season is becoming more and more popular along travellers for many reasons: prices are much lower, everything is green and you will find fewer tourists along the way. But no matter when you chose to travel to Costa Rica, you will always enjoy it.

Costa Rica is a tropical country and experiences only two seasons: rainy and dry. The dry season is generally between late December and April, and the rainy season lasts the rest of the year. The Caribbean coast tends to be wet all year. Temperatures vary little between seasons; the main influence on temperature is altitude. San JosÃ© at 1150m has a climate that the locals refer to as 'Eternal Spring' with a low average of 15Â°C and high average of 26Â°C. The coasts are much hotter, with the Caribbean averaging 21Â°C at night and over 30Â°C during the day and oppressive humidity, and the Pacific, which is a few degrees warmer still. Costa Rica's climate is considered the healthiest climate of the world according to a NASA research.

Depending on the altitude and the region in which you are, you can find a great variety of microclimates. Cool, wet and very green mountain ranges, where many dairy farmers have established themselves; rain forests and dry tropical forests; the wet Caribbean coast and the dry Pacific coast; and cloud forests. The highest-located hotel in Costa Rica, at 3000m of altitude experiences frost almost every night. This large variety of climates is responsible for an incredible array of plants and animals -9,000 species of flowering plants, 1,200 of orchids, 850 of birds, 205 of mammals, and 376 of reptiles and amphibians.

Dahdah

I have traveled throughout Costa Rica. December-February are the dryest and coolest months, but there are lots of other visitors. I prefer June (early rainy season but post hot season) and October (late rainy season but cooling) are my favorite months since there aren't a lot of other visitors. Temperatures vary by coast with the Caribbean side being hotter. Also, it can get quite cool in the mountains so bring a light fleece any time of year. Have fun. Pura vida, baby!

argentinian boy

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always is a bad idea to waste your time there

muncie birder

OK you got plenty of answers stating the dry season. Let me offer a contrary opinion.

During the dry season is when all the tourists flock to Costa Rica. The place becomes very crowded with tourists. And prices are adjusted accordingly though even then they are not bad.

During the wet season you have Costa Rica almost to yourself. I stayed at one top end lodge where I and 3 other guests were it. One medium priced lodge where for 4 of the 5 days, I was the only guest. I became one of the family.

The wet season is not entirely wet. Only half so. It almost never rains before noon and most of the time not before 2:00 pm. And on some few days not at all.

If you like crowds, the dry season is for you. If you like elbow room then try the wet season.

landy2748

coming from a costa rican the best time is during october -December PURA VIDA

Belindita

The best time is the dry season (December thru April), but it's also the most expensive time. I would recommend to go right after Easter, because it will still be the dry season (the last part of it) but it will be low season after Easter, so the prices will go down a lot. Good luck!

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