November is technically part of the rainy season too so you would need to push the trip out to December if you wanted more assurance. Visit the Cloud Forest in Monteverde, and then relax at the beach the last few days. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca has gorgeous beaches, wildlife, and culture too so it might be a good option for you. I know that’s not a direct answer but hope it helps. But you presented some very valid reasons with tons of merit too to visit in the green season. Thanks so much for all the useful info in your blog, I’ve read a ton of them so far, and they are super useful. Hi Kenneth, It shouldn’t be too bad up in the Papagayo that time of year. Hi. Any idea of things to do when we’ve finished volunteering would be great. La Fortuna/Arenal has slightly different weather so its rainy season is a little different. What should we expect in terms of rain? You may want to break up the drive with an overnight on the way, maybe in Atenas/Grecia or San Jose. Do you think I should wait to get a hotel since it’s considered off season? But from what I’ve read, it seems like the Pacific side kind of shuts down during this time of the year. The links are at the bottom of the post. I’m coming to Costa Rica in early June was thinking tamarindo. By late May and June light afternoon showers are common, but mornings are generally sunny. I am taking 4 seniors with me so I a’m concerned about driving and excursions…:) Hi Jenn and Matt, im looking at an adventure week May 4-11 time line give or take a week. Hi Barbara, Yes, we definitely recommend the Caribbean coast because that region has the least amount of rain (it’s typically fairly dry in Sept/Oct). Hi love your site full of useful information , please could you give me advice for what type of weather to be prepared for in late august and early September in Playa Matapalo, we have been offered deal back in U.K for this date would love to visit costa rico but we have to children that love beech and sea , but also very keen on wildlife so would love to make the best of all thats available but worried we will be rain off from doing activities . ... Liberia (in the heart of the Pacific North) only gets 194 millimeters. ), I’d be more apt to visit during the winter months (to escape the cold too!). When we visited as tourists, we did the exact same thing. Here’s a link to their Facebook page. Now that we live here, though, we’ve seen how amazing Costa Rica becomes with a little sprinkling of rain. Have a great trip! Hi Jenn & Matt! Hi Mark, If you mean the Sardinal in Guanacaste near Playas del Coco, that should be fine in late June. Wish your trip wasn’t coming up so soon and we could help with the bookings (we are traveling this week).Hope your family has a great trip! It’s during this season that the Pacific dishes out a healthy serving of northwest, south and southwest swells. Sometimes is sunny here at Tulemar, and 5 minutes away is raining.”. I think it is most likely from petting dogs, my girls & I can’t resist. Probably to Tamarindo. Any recommendations, I don’t mind rain. At the beginning of July, the Pacific coast experiences a “mini summer” where it usually rains less so that is actually a very good time to visit. Are there a lot of mosquitos? Love your Blog! I chose Quepos because there’s a gay-owned hotel there and, traveling alone, I thought it might be a good way to meet fellow travelers. Both seasons have great things to offer to visitors, depending on what you want to do and where you want to go. It’s the Eco-Trekking chapter. Do you have any recommendations? Usually mornings are nice and rain rolls in during the afternoon. Do I need to go back through San Jose? I can’t believe all the help full tips I’m finding thanks to you guys. Wearing repellent definitely helps, though. Thanks for your quick reply! You’re welcome, Allan. Hi Christina, We usually recommend booking at least some of your tours in advance. In most areas of the country, you should be able to find dry days to hike. Spring in the country is relatively dry and warm. It is the weather, though, so it is hard to predict. If you mean you’re visiting the city of San Jose, we were just there and had sunny mornings with rain in the late afternoon every day. Any info would help to help me decide which side – The Pacific (Tamarindo) or Carribbean (Cahuita) – would be best to visit (in regards to weather)? 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You can see from the bulletins that right now that the situation isn’t bad (the number of cases is actually very low compared to last year), but keep in mind that mosquitoes are more plentiful as the rainy season goes on. The Uber driver shared with us that Uber is illegal in Costa Rica, and taxi drivers box in Uber drivers with their cars and call the police. We went to Tamarindo in Guanacaste last August and had some rain, especially at night, but it was still nice and warm and very tropical feeling. We heard about the rainy season, but we didn’t let that affect us 🙂 It is completely unreliable in Costa Rica- see our Weather post for more details. We booked these dates in advance thinking that since it was still the beginning of the rainiy, we would likely get some decent wether. I’ve read in October, the Carribbean side (ie. It’s touristy but won’t be bad this time of year and has surfing and draws a younger crowd. Hello, I will be travelling to Costa Rica next year from end of march – begin june. Hi, we are looking at coming the last week of May, I have read so many things about Costa Rica I have no idea where to start, I have two teenagers that I need to entertain while there one who loves to stay active and one who wants to see the wildlife and relax so I don’t know where to stay or what to do!!! The weather in La Fortuna also usually isn’t too bad that time of year as well. I ve been looking everywhere to have some answers. I travel often and don’t mind a mix of weather.. however- i don’t want it to be a complete wash out and my boyfriend be totally bummed… Maybe you’ll be able to reassure me and help me make a peaceful decision? Our Airbnb is 70 yards from the National Park entrance. Everything is green, food is plentiful, and new animals are born making the entire forest more active.It certainly helps … We do not mind a bit of rain as we are quite flexible. Hope that helps! First of all, it won’t rain the whole time you’re there (Guanacaste is the driest region of the country), and secondly, it’s still nice there even in the rain. We would say go for it! Guanacaste is a nice area, with so many gorgeous beaches. Hi Guys: Between the dates of September 28 and October 13 (almost 2 weeks) is there any part of Costa Rica not afflicted by heavy rainfall. Hi Denise, September is one of the rainier months but as long as you’re okay with some rain, you’ll still have a great time. Of course, it’s the weather so you never know but that is normally how it is. Overall, your odds of getting something while here for a only short trip are slim, but this is something that you have decide for yourself based on your comfort level. Thanks for the great post! You should have some days that have good weather. The dry season is rather intense in the province, with no rainfall for several months. usually being their driest months. The weather in Arenal is actually pretty good that time of year, and while it will be rainy season in Guanacaste, that region tends to be the driest so it’s your best bet for a dry beach destination on the Pacific Coast. It has different weather patterns from the Pacific coast, and September and October are the driest months there. Sunday, we decided to explore the Manuel Antonio National Park. Even in the rainy season, days often start sunny, with rain falling in the afternoon and evening. The Caribbean side is fairly dry in October so it might be good to start the trip there. I will be coming to CR on the 20th of August until the 11 September, You can check for road closures using this link to a government website (click Listado). Do you have any suggestions on that!?! I’m visiting with my two 14 year olds the first week in October and staying at Almonds & Corals south of Limon. More like a couple of hours every day. Maybe just not snorkeling because the water tends to be murkier. It included hotel, food and airfare. Gabriele. This past September really wasn’t that rainy at all so you just never know. Any advice on which to think about given the time of year? The only downside for us was that we didn’t have a car so got wet walking around so you might want to think about that if you aren’t planning on a rental already. This is just a reminder that off-season vacation during the wet season isn’t all gloom and doom. Hi SJ, If you haven’t already, you should read our post Costa Rica and Mosquitoes: Tips to Prevent Zika, Dengue, and More. Tortuguero would have similar issues so go to Puerto Viejo is that appeals to you more. Hi Maria, Late September and late October are similar in terms of rain so either would work. Hope you have an awesome time! We are going through Pacific Trade Winds and staying at the Arenal Springs Resort, and then the Shana Hotel. Most people just plan their activities for the morning when rain is less likely, but if you’re worried about it, you’re better off coming during the dry season (December to April). Thank you! I debated between going in April and being gone for my birthday and 2nd week of May won out. Hi Thomas, It would be better to visit the southern Pacific coast (Uvita, Drake Bay, Dos Brazos) end of March/April during dry season since that is a rainy area of the country. If we don’t use the time share, then we will just stay in hotels. But then again, weather is impossible to predict here in Costa Rica. There’s more info about this service on our Itinerary Help page. We also just came out with a post about clothing to protect yourself from mosquitoes so read that as well. In fact, in some regions like northern Guanacaste Province, forests turn brown towards the end of the dry season, many of the trees lose their leaves, and there are even fires in the hills. No guarantees of course since it’s the weather, but generally that’s a good time to go. Hello:) Really informative and well written post and comments! Also what’s the weather like during that period? I know this is the rainy season or start of. Hi Any thoughts? I am a little worried about the weather as we love the pool and just relaxing in the sun some days but my fiancé also wants to see monkeys… Do you have any am suggestions on places to do this? It gets a lot of rain year-round and June is part of thunderstorm season so the volcano is sometimes visible and sometimes isn’t. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. We had a nice walk around town and found a reasonably priced outdoor restaurant called Art Costa Linda. (May 6th-16th) We are finalizing all our trips for our itinerary, would you recommend waiting till be get down there or go ahead and book them in advance through the travel agency? Like we always say, get your beach time in in the morning when it’s more likely to be sunny. We know the options in La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio well, and actually live not far from Manuel Antonio. Going to Monteverde at the end of January to beginning of February. There is a way to check road conditions in advance if you want. “The normal weather during winter time is sunny in the mornings, and rain is expected after 3pm or at night. We are planning to visit Costa Rica in July (13th July-22July) with our children who are in their 20s. Hi Jay, We have had a little rain in the last few weeks in the Dominical area, but not anything to worry about. Hi Tina, It is peak rainy season which means there’s a good amount of rainfall throughout the country. If you’re talking about the Playa Matapalo near Quepos on the Central Pacific Coast, in general, it is starting to get fairly rainy in late August/early September. Hi Adam, We have a lot of information on rainfall in Costa Rica in our Weather post so be sure to read that. The phenomenon called El Niño returns to Costa Rica in this rainy season. I know the rainy season is longer in the south Pacific region — and am sure that with climate change, predictions are harder than ever to make! Since this season coincides with winter for much of the United States and North America, it makes Costa Rica a favorite destination for those … For what you’re interested in, Tamarindo would be good if you don’t mind making the trip out there. You can use our Map to find some good options for towns up there. Are the roads safe or washed out? I think we’d recommend starting with our One Week Itinerary post and our bookTop 10 Costa Rica Itineraries, which has 10 different itineraries to choose from. The idea of rain in the afternoons did not bother us. I was wondering what your take on this is. Inland around the mountains tends to be rainier than right at the coast. One was missing an arm but still moving along well. Tamarindo is usually rainier then. Or is there another area that you might recommend during this time instead? Usually the rain starts to taper in November, and Guanacaste is the driest region in general. Costa Rica has a few different travel seasons: the high season (December to April), the peak season (the weeks around Christmas, New Years, and Easter), and the low season (generally May to November, but sometimes hotels consider July and August to be high season too). That said, if don’t mind, it’s still a nice time of year to visit (it’s a warm rain, after all!). Could you let me know what the rainfall is like right now? Are you able to advise about weather near Atenas in January/February? Once you have your itinerary finalized, we have some great contacts at shuttle companies and would be happy to help you make the arrangements for a private driver. Hi Katie, September is typically one of the rainiest months so it depends on your expectations. thanks for the great info! (Look at the charts in our Weather post for trends on rainfall in July- use Liberia for Guanacaste). Hope that is helpful! We flew into Liberia Airport, having flown from the UK, via the US. Some restaurants will probably be closed for renovations and vacations, but Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica’s most popular destinations so there should be some other travelers around to hang out with. I was so encouraged until I read your warning about September on the Pacific. Hi Justin, You should check out our Honeymoon Itinerary. The two main beach towns in that zone are Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita. What is it like in February. If it’s a nice day spend it at the beach and if it is looking gloomy, maybe take a hike to a waterfall or go rafting (you’ll probably want to jump in and get wet anyway). And even the rain was fine,I mean , come on, you are in paradise!! More to the Caribbean coast? Like our weather post says, the forecast is usually wrong so don’t rely on that. You can read our Weather post for more information on what to expect. Conversely, Costa Rica rain can be the most peaceful, fulfilling, … I am looking at the forecast and unfortunately it looks like rain every day. Hi Meghana, Bummer that you don’t have a little more time. Thank you for your time and for your ideas! Rain & a thunderstorm greeted us again in the afternoon. Hope that helps with your questions and congrats on your upcoming marriage! We have tips on what to wear/bring in our Packing post. Hi – What is the weather like in early August? I guess you’ve never been to Cd Quesada, San Carlos in December-Jan. Two months of rain. Best of both worlds- not too rainy and so much less crowded. Don’t want to be repeatedly forced indoors for hours during the day. Thanks for any insights you can provide! You’re welcome Irene. The beaches were beautiful with lots of jagged rock. I leave Saturday for a 2-week trip to CR and Panama and your tips and reviews have been super helpful! You do have older kids so that might be okay; just something to think about. It’s a bit far out (kind of an adventure to get there along rough dirt roads), but the local family who runs it makes an awesome lunch so you can make a day of it. There are some beautiful waterfalls in this area like the Nauyaca Waterfall and several smaller ones as well as tons of wildlife. Wanting to see a more green Costa Rica, we know there is a chance of rain because of the season but we just want to know exactly for what circumstances should we be ready for. It had well maintained trails, with beaches, so there was a lot to do and see. We are getting married the week of July 17th at the Dreams Las Mareas resort. It’s hard to say and varies by year and region. My girls got a good burn, despite all our efforts to reapply sunscreen. My Fiance & I are going to the Guanacaste/Sardinal/Matapalo area this October 19-25 for our honeymoon. Family Itinerary for Costa Rica: Rainforest, Beach, and Volcano, 9 Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations in Costa Rica, Where to Get a Covid-19 Test in Costa Rica, https://www.twoweeksincostarica.com/costa-rica-rental-car-discount/, Weather in Costa Rica- What You Need to Know, Weather in Costa Rica: What You Need to Know, https://www.twoweeksincostarica.com/weather-costa-rica/, Costa Rica and Mosquitoes: Tips to Prevent Zika, Dengue, and More, clothing to protect yourself from mosquitoes. My husband, parents and I are planning a much needed dream trip to Guancaste in August. This morning our local rooster crows to wake us up one last time before we depart for the city, we were sad to leave the relaxing rural life behind as we boarded our boat transport to La Pavona. We are heading to Guanacaste in June. Hope you and your husband have a great visit! Your insight from your experiences would be greatly appreciated! Since I booked my flight, I have been following the weather in Quepos like a stalker in the night…LOL. If it’s a sunny morning-rainy late afternoon situation that doesn’t seem problematic, but if we could get rain most days every day I might rethink our plans. I’m looking forward to seeing green landscapes, waterfalls and wildlife. Either way, you will have to connect in San Jose to a different bus to get to Tortuguero. This town isn’t too far from San Jose and you can easily book a two night tour, which would work well with your schedule (these packages are really common for Tortuguero and include transportation from San Jose, hotel, tours, etc.). If it does rain it will likely be intermittent and not spoil your whole day. For the best time to go, we’d do mid-May as it’s typically less rainy than October. I would really love to have a solid idea of how the present rainfall will affect my ability to simply lie on the beach rain-free (as well as to go on tours and do outdoor activities). Thanks for the blog! we were planning to head to Costa Rica just for 2-3 days since the kids have holidays in mid October. Hope you have a wonderful honeymoon! My wife and daughter like Manuel Antonio for the activities and my son and I like Nosara for surfing. My kids are 10 and 15. Rain is most likely in the afternoon or evening. (We have never been). We have 2 weeks and were thinking about the Pacific coast but were a bit worried about wether the kids would be OK with the weather. How do we arrange to see the turtles? Tortuguero also has a lot of other awesome wildlife (monkeys, crocodiles, caiman, freshwater turtles, water birds, etc. Posted on September 28, 2019 September 27, 2019 by weidergabe. Spring in Costa Rica. There are two primary seasons in Costa Rica, the rainy season and the dry season. Last November was very rainy in most of the country because of a low front that wouldn’t push through. Read our Weather post for more information. Take a look at the information in our Weatherpost- you can see in the charts that the rain starts going down in Guanacaste in late October/early November. Peak Season . Any thoughts for the four active 70 somethings who are not doing the latter two activities? I’m hoping it will be before the rainy season really gets started. Please let me know if you have any recommendations! There aren’t very many options for convenient places to stop between those destinations, unfortunately. Our arrival was late evening, so we booked into the Hilton Garden Inn; this is literally opposite the airport. Eduardo, a friend I visited 25 years ago during my first visit to Guatemala, before the start of my Passion for Adventure journey, joined us for dinner. I will let you know how it goes, and thanks for such a down to earth forum to read…and I am not big on them…and to post on. Hope you have a great visit! Looking to visit the Arenal region in October. Who would you suggest and lastly we are looking for a driver as we are not the best drivers in the states so figured a driver would be better. Plus if you’re coming end of June, you might get some of the “mini-summer” weather that much of the country experiences in July. My fiancé and I are planning a trip for our honeymoon from sept 27 to Oct 8th. Living in Key west, FL. We have a contact with one of the most respected captains in Quepos if you still need help with the offshore fishing. The Caribbean side is another good option. Any recommendations would be so helpful. your blog is wonderfully helpful and informative. The best time to see the volcano is supposed to be the height of the rainy season on the Pacific slope, in September/October. 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