Best time to visit San José

A month-by-month weather verdict for San José, Costa Rica, scored on temperature, rain, sunshine and humidity.

Quick verdict by month

Jan92
Feb98
Mar95
Apr84
May59
Jun49
Jul59
Aug49
Sep49
Oct49
Nov59
Dec84

Best months

FebruaryMarchJanuary

What makes February best

27°CAvg high
9hSun / day
5Rain days

Months to avoid

June, August–October are the weakest stretch, mainly down to the wet season.

Timing by trip style

  • CityDecember–April
  • AdventureDecember–April

Better in February nearby

See full San José climate detail