If you want some unadulterated time on a tropical beach and a little less rain. Climate of guanacaste climate, guanacaste, costa rica. My family are considering a lastminute vacation to costa rica july 20 aug 4, but read it is the rainy season. Theres nearly no rainfall in the dry season between january and april. Costa ricas rainy season aka green season lasts from may to november. The rainy season in guanacaste starts in may and lasts all the way up to november. Costa rica weather by month full break down costa rica. Because the rainy season starts soft and gradually builds over time, the early months are relatively dry. Nationwide, the country averages around 100 inches per year, with some specific areas receiving up to 25 feet of rainfall per calendar year in mountainous areas. Without a doubt, the rainy season in costa rica is a godsent. Climate differs regionally in costa rica because of its extremely varied topography, so in some places, the seasons are slightly different. The dry season and tourist peak season in costa rica begins around the united states holiday of thanksgiving, in late november.
The best time to visit costa rica based on weather is from december through april for the driest weather 0. We like to think of it as the green season, although its surprisingly still very green in the dry season too. I spent a month in costa rica during the rainy season and i just wanted to share my experience. Thats the time youll see the least rain during the rainy season. There are two seasons in costa rica, rainy season and dry season. The peak tourist season lasts through mid to late april, or spring break, as it is known in the united states. Costa ricas rainy season is traditionally from may into december but precisely how wet it is depends on when and where. The best time to travel to costa rica is from late november through april. Guide to visiting costa rica during the rainy season.
When to travel in costa rica november costa rica guide. Generally speaking, the caribbean coast is much wetter than the rest of the country, even during this. In most parts of the country, september and october are considered the heaviest rain season which is perfect for me. Countries in northern latitudes often enjoy four seasons. For most of costa rica, the dry season lasts from midnovember through may. Fishing in costa rica is generally very good in rainy season, especially for mahi mahi and tuna. While north america experience 4 seasons of dynamic temperature changes and foliage, costa rica only experiences 2. Instead, you will have hot temperatures on the pacific coast, warm windy weather in san.
The wettest months are september and october when the country as whole receives and average of 355 and 330 millimeters of rain respectively. In some of the smaller beach towns, a lot of hotels are still closed for the rainy season. Although this time is considered the rainy season, it does not mean that you will have nonstop rain. When planning your costa rica vacation, consider the pros and cons of visiting during the countrys dry versus rainy season also known as the green season. Advantages of traveling to costa rica in the rainy season. The jungle is green and lush and its slightly cooler. Tips for visiting costa rica during the rainy season box when exactly is the rainy season. In costa rica, mostly all mountains, are, in fact, volcanoes. However, this is also the high tourism season, so plan on paying more for your hotel room. Now is the perfect time to go to costa rica chicago magazine. Jaco beach costa rica weather rainy and dry season. Does it rain a lot in costa rica puntarenas in july. I have visited costa rica during every other time of the year, but this time decided i wanted to see the sea turtles in ostional. During the dry season december to april, it seldom rains in much of the country.
Rainy season in costa rica, or green season as it is often called, runs from later april until december. Many vacationers and expats are cashing in on to the rainy season secret. If you are looking for great weather, you are almost guaranteed sunny skies and rainfree days. Not only is the forest rejuvenated with the rain, but so are the animals. The rainy season in costa rica officially begins in the 20th25th of may. The costa rica rainy season is a common concern for travelers, but dont let the rain keep you away. For example in 20 and 2014 it was like someone threw a switch in mid. Every year from june through november, costa rica converts from a sunny tropical paradise to a gray and gloomy wetland, and though the 2014 rainy season has been uncharacteristically dry which is actually a bad thing, this sunny weather is unlikely to last. August marks the heart of costa ricas green aka rainy season. Hi, we are thinking of going to costa rica around the 23rd oct 2014 on a tour for 2 weeks, i know its the rainy season, an varies in different areas has any been around the same time before. Why you should visit costa rica in the rainy season two. The pacific slope rainy season in costa rica is from may to middecember with a dramatic peak in precipitation september into november. It rains quite often and there is no true rainy season. The dry season is rather intense in the province, with no rainfall for several months.
The rainy season in costa rica lasts from early may until about mid november, with rainfall at its heaviest in september and october. The rainy season is from may to november and the dry season from december to april. Honestly, a season doesnt take attractiveness and beauty away from costa rica, but it goes without saying that. My only worry was going in the middle of the rainiest time of year in this area. Guanacaste, for example is way prettier during the rainy season as the earth is cracked and dusty in the dry season i much prefer to see green leaves and flowers. Whether you decide to visit from december to april during the dry season, or from may to october for the rainy season, youll always have something to do.
In the rainy season, the animals of costa rica come to life. I guess youve never been to cd quesada, san carlos in decemberjan. The dry season begins in december and ends in may, while the rainy season runs from may to november. Technically, july is during the rainy season, but there are a few weeks during the rainy season that they call little summer. Humidity levels rise in may, bringing brief, daily rain showers through july. Why you should visit costa rica in the rainy season two weeks. The rainy or green season from may to november is actually a preferred travel time for many seasoned costa rica travelers. There is consistently about twelve hours of sunlight per day for the entire year. If you want to avoid the tourist fuss and get more economic rates for lodging, the early months of the rainy season are a great time to travel to costa rica. We where able to see the fog rolling in and knew that soon it would be pouring.
Tips from costa rica vacations on the best things to do in. Rainy season in costa rica rainy season in guanacaste rainy season in tamarindo rainy season in thailand rainy season in bangkok. Costa rica during the rainy season live, travel, teach. The caribbean coast of costa rica, much like other portions of the country, has its own microclimate. However, if youre a human whos planning your trip during this time and youd rather stay dry, there are still some places to go to avoid getting drenched. Its a phrase at its most accurate during costa ricas rainy season, which runs from approximately may through november. Costa rica is a country to visit in any season of the year. Besides, you cant expect to go to the rainforest and not have a little bit of rain fall during your vacation. This is often confusing to visitors from other countries, where summer and winter months are reversed.
My husband and i enjoy surfing and exploring different cultures and like a laid back atmosphere. The rainfall map shows inches of accumulation for each. Costa ricas high season for tourism runs from late november to late april, which coincides almost perfectly with the chill of winter in the united states, canada, and europe. It also explains you about green season and what the top 5 benefits of traveling to costa rica during rainy season are. Costa rica is located between pacific ocean and the caribbean sea. You may hear people saying its better to go when theres no rain or no. The further south you travel, the longer the rainy season tends to be, but the.
Im going to costa rica probably in july, the rainy season. The summer or dry season tends to begin in january and extend into april. The official rainy season stretches from august to december, bringing lush greenery to the peninsula. Youll enjoy plenty of sunshine especially in the morning with minimal crowds and low season. Best places to stay dry during the rainy season in costa rica. Costa ricas weather is categorized into a dry season and a rainy season, and the amount of. To really get a sense of the seasonality of rainfall, check out this chart we made with data from costa ricas national meteorological institute.
Costa rica in the rainy season blooms, and it is the best time to see it. Just a little peek at the july rain here in costa rica. Everything is green, food is plentiful, and new animals are born making the entire forest more active. This is what the rainy season is like in guanacasta costa rica. Since the peak season is around christmas, new year and easter, the prices are through the roof during this period. In tropical costa rica, however, there are just two seasons. Savvy travelers know that the rainy season is the best time to visit costa rica because of lower rates, fewer travelers, and the beautiful green landscape. National meteorological institute forecasts another rainy. The rainy or green season in costa rica goes from aprilmay through novemberdecember while the dry or high season goes from december through april. In conclusion, theres really no bad time to visit the guanacaste province of costa rica. It is more or less divided into two seasons, a dry season, often referred to as high season, and a rainy season, often referred to as green season. How rainy is it in julyaugust in costa rica costa rica.
So youve got your heart set on costa rica, but those storm clouds make you a bit nervous. On average its a rainy season month on the pacific and in the central mountains but. The dry season lasts from december to april, and the rainy season lasts from may to november dry season is called verano summer and rainy season is called invierno winter. The weather is wonderful, and theres so much to do and to enjoy. The locals call it the harvest time, and thats when the grass, the flowers, and the trees start to flourish. However, hurricanes do get as far south as the atlantic coastlines of nicaragua and honduras. Reasons to visit costa rica during the rainy season. Tourism in the region is heavier this time of year, as well as during easter week, meaning its more difficult to find good prices and attractions are often crowded. Costa rica weather october costa rica forum tripadvisor. Some parts of the country are rainier than others, but if you are in costa rica between may and november, you can expect to experience some rain from light morning showers to earthshaking afternoon storms. Rainy season is actually an amazing time to visit or spend extended time on the central pacific coast of costa rica. The average high temperature for jaco beach, costa rica is 86 degrees fahrenheit during rainy season. Hurricanes do not normally come as far south as costa rica. During the months of december to april, the dry season, much of the country experiences little if any rain.
But these wet months are actually a great time to visit. About an hour after i took this it was all over and the sky was clear. According to the national meteorological institute, the 2014 veranillo was in evidence last week along the pacific coast, but unusual weather. Cr trip during rainy season costa rica forum tripadvisor. Both seasons have great things to offer to visitors, depending on what you want to do and where you want to go. If you decide to travel to costa rica during the rainy season, not only will you be able to experience the country in a completely different.
Take note if youre visiting september november though the weather may get too crazy. In general, the best time to visit guanacaste is december through april, as it is costa ricas dry season. Summer is the dry season december april and winter is the rainy season may november. We spent this august and an unexpected bit of september traveling all over costa rica gathering updates for a new edition of the waterproof travel map of costa rica and last september and. Rivers are fuller like i mentioned before so its a lot more fun. Most of costa ricas annual rainfall occurs between the months of may and december. This blog article will inform you when the rainy season starts and ends in costa rica and if you need to avoid the costa rican rainy season.
Costa rica weather dry and wet seasons costa rica tico times. Tips from costa rica vacations on the best things to do in costa rica during rainy season. How rainy is it in julyaugust in costa rica costa rica forum. In costa rica in the rainy season, this humidity turns into pouring rains that after a while, pass and leave the mountains transparent. The octoberapril period comes with a hot, dry, and practically rainfree climate. A lot of people ask us will there be any sun if i go to the beach in rainy season. The rainy season is often called the green season and not just by tour companies. Rainy season in costa rica a complete guide costa rica. The animal life can be more active too when there isnt oppressive heat all day.
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