Central America Adventure

Costa Rica

Volcanoes, cloud forests, two coastlines, and some of the best wildlife viewing in the Americas.

☀Dec–Apr (dry season)
Best time

74°F

Light rain shower · right now

Costa Rica packs everything — Pacific surf coast, Caribbean coast, cloud forests, volcano national parks, and rainforests with sloths, toucans, and three species of monkey. The classic combo is Arenal (volcano) + Manuel Antonio (beach + jungle).

Best Time to Visit

Average highs, lows and seasonal guidance — based on typical climate for this destination.

Jan 88° / 70°

Feb 89° / 70°

Mar 90° / 71°

Apr 91° / 72°

May 88° / 72°

Jun 86° / 72°

Jul 86° / 72°

Aug 86° / 72°

Sep 85° / 72°

Oct 85° / 72°

Nov 86° / 71°

Dec 87° / 70°

IdealBest weather of the year — peak season.
GoodSolid choice — mostly great weather, manageable crowds.
FairFewer crowds and lower prices, with some weather trade-offs.
AvoidHeavy rain, hurricane risk, or extreme heat — skip if you can.

Highlights

✦

Arenal Volcano

Hot springs at the base, hanging bridges through the rainforest, ziplines.

☀

Manuel Antonio NP

Beach + jungle in one — sloths and white-faced capuchins easy to spot.

⛵

Monteverde cloud forest

Hummingbird gardens, suspended walkways through the canopy.

🍷

Tortuguero turtles

Jul–Oct: green sea turtles nest by the thousands.