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Best time to visit San José, Costa Rica
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in San José, Costa Rica are January to March and December, with average daytime highs of 76 to 80°F (24 to 27°C) and 4 to 13 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. April is the hottest month, averaging 81°F (27°C), and November the coolest at 74°F (23°C). September sees the most rain, around 29 days, while February is the driest with about 4.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 6 | Comfortable: 6 rainy days |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4 | Comfortable: 4 rainy days |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 8 | Comfortable: 8 rainy days |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 17 | Shoulder: 81°F (27°C), 17 rainy days |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 26 | Shoulder: 78°F (26°C), 26 rainy days |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 28 | Avoid: among the wettest, 28 rainy days |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 24 | Shoulder: 77°F (25°C), 24 rainy days |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 28 | Avoid: among the wettest, 28 rainy days |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 29 | Avoid: among the wettest, 29 rainy days |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 29 | Avoid: among the wettest, 29 rainy days |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 24 | Shoulder: 74°F (23°C), 24 rainy days |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 13 | Comfortable: 13 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
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San José, Costa Rica: common questions
- When is the best time to visit San José, Costa Rica?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in San José, Costa Rica are January to March and December, when average highs run 76 to 80°F (24 to 27°C) with 4 to 13 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. April is the hottest month at 81°F (27°C) on average, and November the coolest at 74°F (23°C).
- What is the rainiest month in San José, Costa Rica?
- September, with roughly 29 days of rain. The driest is February, with about 4. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in San José, Costa Rica?
- Temperatures barely change through the year: average daytime highs stay between 74 to 81°F (23 to 27°C). The bigger seasonal difference is rain: September is the wettest month, with around 29 rainy days.
- What is the rainy season in San José, Costa Rica?
- The wettest months in San José, Costa Rica are May to November, with 24 to 29 rainy days a month. February is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to Costa Rica right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Costa Rica on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Costa Rica before you book.
- What other places are near San José, Costa Rica?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to San José, Costa Rica are Manuel Antonio (40 miles), La Fortuna, Costa Rica (50 miles), Monteverde (60 miles).
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