Costa Rica Weather
🇨🇷 1 city covered · North America
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
December to March
Weather in Costa Rica at a glance
Our Costa Rica coverage centers on San Jose, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 80°F (27°C) in April and 75°F (24°C) in October, with about 241 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: San Jose - annual average 68°
- Best time to visit: December to March
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
San Jose averages 9.3 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 3055 mm (120.3 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally December to March. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the San Jose climate page.
Live weather across Costa Rica today
Costa Rica cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 68° | Apr · 80° | Oct · 62° | 241 | 9.3 | 0 |
Costa Rica weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77° | 61° | 8 | 10.7 h/day |
| February | 79° | 61° | 6 | 11.3 h/day |
| March | 80° | 62° | 8 | 11.2 h/day |
| April | 80° | 63° | 17 | 10.4 h/day |
| May | 78° | 63° | 27 | 8.5 h/day |
| June | 76° | 63° | 28 | 8.1 h/day |
| July | 76° | 63° | 24 | 8.3 h/day |
| August | 77° | 63° | 27 | 8.5 h/day |
| September | 77° | 62° | 29 | 8.2 h/day |
| October | 75° | 62° | 29 | 7.8 h/day |
| November | 75° | 62° | 25 | 8.1 h/day |
| December | 76° | 62° | 13 | 10.1 h/day |
Costa Rica weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to March offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Costa Rica?
Snow is essentially absent in the Costa Rica cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Costa Rica like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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