When to Go?

Costa Rica is a tropical country and experiences only two seasons: wet and dry. The dry season is generally between late December and April; the wet season lasts the rest of the year. The highlands are cold: San José and the Central Valley get an 'eternal spring' with lows averaging 15°C (60°F) and highs averaging 26°C (79°F).

Year-round warm temperatures and at least some sun during the rainy season make Costa Rica pleasant to visit any time. From the cool temperatures found in the higher elevations of the Central Valley and Monteverde regions to the hotter climates along the coasts, there is something for everyone.

Experienced travelers – schedule their visits between the middle of November and the end of March. Many tourists skedaddle around Easter time, but drift back in June and July to play on the beaches in the morning, and sit in the window with a book and a tonic through the afternoons of warm rain.

Advise Trip Planning : If you choose to visit Costa Rica during the high season (December - April), schedule everything well in advance.

Bargain-conscious travelers prefer to visit Costa Rica in November, or April and May (right after Easter). Rates will be lower and discounts available on practically everything.

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