{"id":12677,"date":"2022-11-22T13:55:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T13:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=12677"},"modified":"2025-05-08T12:39:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T12:39:24","slug":"best-time-to-visit-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/best-time-to-visit-costa-rica","title":{"rendered":"Best time to visit Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"

With a tropical climate and a location smack bang on the equator, Costa Rica<\/a> experiences a vast array of weather. Whilst it can almost always guarantee warmth, it\u2019s advisable to think about what you want to do on your visit and the exact time of year to plan for, particularly if you would like to avoid a rainy deluge. And that\u2019s exactly why we\u2019re here\u2026 Read on for our handy guide to the best time to visit Costa Rica and make the most of everything that this emerald jewel of a country has to offer.<\/p>\n

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December – April<\/h2>\n

Costa Rica\u2019s<\/a> high season, this is undoubtedly the perfect time of year to visit. These months experience the least amount of rainfall and the country is at its driest – although with 51% of the land covered in rainforest, take that with a pinch of salt! This is an ideal time to explore almost anywhere in Costa Rica: the beaches will be bright and sunny, the rainforests bursting with world-famous wildlife, and the city streets bustling with festivals. Speaking of which, if you love a local celebration of culture then December\u2019s Fiestas Zapote and January\u2019s Fiestas de Palmares are two events to add to your diary. The contagious carnival atmosphere is impossible to ignore ; Costa Rica certainly knows how to festival! Marine life is also excellent at this time of year, with loggerhead turtles nesting on the\u00a0Nicoya Peninsula<\/a> from October to February and whales in the Golfo Dulce<\/a> in December and January.<\/p>\n

As it\u2019s the peak season, it\u2019s possible to travel just anywhere that your heart desires and a great time to explore the country from top to toe. Any one of our Costa Rica trips would be excellent at this time of year from our Classic Costa Rica adventure<\/a> to All about nature<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s one downside to travelling at this time of year, it\u2019s the crowds. They don\u2019t call it peak season for nothing and you might find there are a few more people in the national parks and must-see hotspots than at other times of year. But with beautiful weather and colourful festivities, you can probably excuse the others visiting alongside you.<\/p>\n

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Arenal Volcano<\/div>
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Kayak along Costa Rica’s tranquil waterways<\/p><\/div>\n

May and June<\/h2>\n

The green season in Costa Rica<\/a> is fantastic. It\u2019s as lush as the name suggests and a perfect time to explore the many natural wonders. There might be more rain now than in peak season, but it\u2019s usually condensed into a few short showers a day and mixed with plenty of sunshine too. And whilst the rain might not be everyones\u2019 cup of tea, it\u2019s these occasional showers that restore the environment back to its emerald glory and allow you a glimpse of the country at what we think might be its most beautiful. If it’s nature that brings you here, you\u2019ll also be pleased to know that the national parks are often much less crowded in the green season, leaving you to explore in relative peace. So that\u2019s a tick for rainforest-goers and wildlife seekers, but did you know it\u2019s also a great time for surfers? It\u2019s at this time that the swells begin to pull through, creating one of the best surfing destinations in the world.<\/p>\n

Our All about nature trip<\/a> is the ideal way to explore Costa Rica\u2019s famed national parks and play animal bingo. Long hikes reveal everything the rainforests have to offer, and snorkelling and kayaking the beaches of Golfo Dulce<\/a> will display all manner of wild and wonderful marine life. Waterfalls, bubbling mud baths, lively rainforests and pristine beaches are yours for the taking on this adventure.<\/p>\n

An additional bonus at this time of year are the good deals that are quite often in place. You might well find you save a little bit of money – and that\u2019s always a good thing.<\/p>\n

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A mother green sea turtle on the shores of Tortuguero<\/p><\/div>\n

July and August<\/h2>\n

Costa Rica<\/a> also has something known as a \u2018little high season\u2019. This sweet name refers to the months of August and July, which see an uptick in travellers thanks both to the summer holidays in the northern hemisphere, but also because these months act as a short break in the rainy seasons. There will be showers around, but they are light and infrequent, allowing you to carry on with the important business of exploring. Like the green season, this time of year is bursting with life and the rainforests are in full and vibrant health. It\u2019s also a great time to visit as a family. For many, this time of year brings long school holidays and little adventurers will enjoy spotting Costa Rica\u2019s abundant wildlife, not only in the rainforests but along the coastlines<\/a> that brim with turtles and whales. If you do visit in July, be sure to make a trip to the city of Puntarenas for the Virgin of the Sea festival during which beautifully bedecked fishing boats float out on the water in an incredible spectacle.<\/p>\n

The east coast of Costa Rica (the Caribbean side) is great to visit at this time of year and our beaches and beauty of the East trip<\/a> is just the way to do that. You\u2019ll begin in lively San Jos\u00e9<\/a>, before hopping, skipping and jumping down the coast to Tortuguero<\/a>, the Cordillera Central mountains, ending in our seaside favourite, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Whilst it\u2019s not as busy as \u2018true\u2019 high season, this time of year still does attract the crowds so be sure to book in advance.<\/p>\n

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A cloistered beach in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca<\/p><\/div>\n

September – November<\/h2>\n

Just as the name suggests, wet season is when Costa Rica<\/a> experiences the most rain. It can be a tricky time of year to travel with the weather causing poor road conditions and landslides. There\u2019s rain almost every day and the conditions are largely wet and humid. One exception is the east coast, which is usually experiencing drier, warmer weather at this time of year – and it\u2019s only the most remote spots you won\u2019t be able to reach. If you\u2019re a surfer, you\u2019ll know that September through to November are some of the best times to catch waves on Costa Rica\u2019s beaches<\/a> so now is the time to travel. The benefit of visiting in these months is that you\u2019ll have most the sights to yourself and if you happen to visit in October, be sure to check out the incredible Limon Carnival in the east coast city of Puerto Limon, an exciting, colourful, and wonderfully flamboyant Caribbean festival.<\/p>\n

It is a difficult time of year to visit Costa Rica but certainly not impossible, and our team will be more than happy to help create the perfect wet season adventure to suit your travel style.<\/p>\n

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