In tropical costa rica, however, there are just two seasons. We where able to see the fog rolling in and knew that soon it would be pouring. First, lets talk about when is the costa rican rainy season. Dec 03, 2016 if you are thinking of going on a costa rica vacation but are worries about the rain then please stop worrying because it is not that bad at all. Although its the third month of costa ricas sevenmonth rainy season, a weather phenomenon called veranillo little summer means sunny days can dominate for weeks. The rainy season in costa rica officially begins in the 20th25th of may.
Hi all, i am currently thinking about visiting costa rica either end of july or early august. This is often confusing to visitors because its the opposite of summer and winter in other countries. Ocotal has dry periods in january, february and march. The rainiest month are september and october, mainly due. In general annual range of temperatures is smaller than daily. Costa rica weather in july and august can actually be quite nice as the country experiences something unique. It often happens that people begin to plan a trip to costa rica in july for summer vacation and then when they find out that july is the start of the rainy season in costa rica, they get wet feet.
This will help keep all your electronics and personal items from getting ruined especially if you are caught in a rainstorm. The warmest month is march with an average maximum temperature of 35c 95f. May to november is affectionately called the green season by tourism experts and is the time of year when all vegetation starts to grow again and. Best time of year to dive in costa rica rainy season. This peak tourist season boasts plenty of sunshine making it an ideal time for exploring rainforests and lounging.
Depending on where you go in costa rica, everything is green all year round northern plains, south pacific or caribbean coast. However, during july, costa rica experiences a short midyear, minidry season. The famous resplendent quetzal is typically spotted in the. Climate and average monthly weather in ocotal guanacaste. As humidity decreases between christmas and easter in most regions of the country and in the neighbouring countries of panama and nicaragua. Exact veranillo days and duration vary from year to year, and may even continue into the start of august. Summer is the dry season december april and winter is. There is a relative decrease in the amount of rain during the months of july and august, which are termed veranillo, or little summer. The term rainy season in our region of guanacaste, costa rica can be a bit misleading.
There are beautiful days all year longeven in the wet season, there will be periods of absolute perfection. 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. May 15, 2019 the costa rica rainy season is a common concern for travelers, but dont let the rain keep you away. Rainy season costa rica vacation in montezuma youtube. The rainfall map shows inches of accumulation for each. Even in the rainy season, days often start sunny, with rain falling in the afternoon and evening. Why you should visit costa rica in the rainy season two. As you can see in the chart above, it really depends on where you are to know what the weather is like. The rainfall map shows inches of accumulation for each month of the year in a dozen regions. Weather visit costa rica costa rica tourism official website.
If you are thinking of going on a costa rica vacation but are worries about the rain then please stop worrying because it is not that bad at all. As humidity decreases between christmas and easter in most regions of the country and in the neighbouring countries of panama and nicaragua, this is also the most popular high season for costa rica. The rainiest months in costa rica are september november. The rainy season goes from may to october, with november being a month of transition. Autumn is the wettest season in costa rica for is the heist of rainy season. July can be a strange month for the weather in costa rica. The rainy season june, july, august, and september have good swells making these promising months for hardcore surfers. May and june may see off and on random rains and is usually very cloudy. 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. From midnovember to april the climate is typically dry with some exceptions, and the heat is fairly consistent. Countries in northern latitudes often enjoy four seasons. March and april are the driest months, sometimes called verano summer by the locals, whereas may kicks of the green season.
Costa ricans call this wet time of year their winter. Summer is the dry season december april and winter is the rainy season may. Costa rica in the rainy season is green, green, green. Theres nearly no rainfall in the dry season between january and april. In guanacaste, the arid northwestern province, the dry season lasts several weeks longer than in other places. It doesnt help that almost everyone else is planning a trip to costa rica in july for summer vacation, bumping prices back up to high season levels. Best time to visit costa rica 2020 month by month breakdown. The best time to visit costa rica is from middecember to april the dry season. July is also great for reduced crowds, low season discounts and increased hotel availability. Its green season in costa rica, but a brief pocket of sunshine breaks up the rain in july in what locals call veranillo, or little summer.
Best time to visit costa rica climate chart and table. While the rainy season attracts fewer tourists, its unarguably the time of year when costa rica is at its most beautiful. Best time to visit costa rica for wildlife viewing. The dry season, considered summer by costa ricans, is from midnovember to april. Rainy season in costa rica, or green season as it is often called, runs from later april until december. Arenal is now in high dry season, although as one of the rainier areas of costa rica, you may still get caught in the occasional shower.
Costa rica in july it often happens that people begin to plan a trip to costa rica in july for summer vacation and then when they find out that july is the start of the rainy season in costa rica, they get wet feet. Costa ricas rainy season is traditionally from may into december but precisely how wet it is depends on when and where. I am currently thinking about visiting costa rica either end of july or early august. Facts about weather in costa rica planning your vacation. A few years ago only insiders traveled to costa rica in july, but the secret is out so weve started recommending planing ahead and making advance reservations.
July falls in the rainy season with an average precipitation of 176mm 6. July is in the middle of costa ricas rainy season so there are fewer tourists around. Costa rica in july or august costa rica forum tripadvisor. Then, from may to midnovember, guanacaste experiences a wet season and rains can last from a few hours to a few days, albeit most of the time even during the rainy season the mornings tend to be clear or partly cloudy, with rains in the. Its the rainy season across the country but mostly in the afternoons and evenings or overnight. In general, both the dry season and the rainy season in costa rica have their special attractions.
The rainy or green season from may to november is actually a preferred travel time for many seasoned costa rica travelers. Costa rica weather by month full break down costa rica vibes. Rainy season in costa rica a complete guide costa rica vibes. There is consistently about twelve hours of sunlight per day for the entire year. The costa rica rainy season is a common concern for travelers, but dont let the rain keep you away. Rainy season in costa rica is generally beginning of may to end of november. July good low season month for costa rica travel costa rica guide.
Although it is the middle of the rainy season costa rica typically experiences a short midyear minidry season in july and the beginning of august. Different from other locations in the world, our rainy season is quite sunny in the mornings. This is what the rainy season is like in guanacasta costa rica. Arenal is now in high dry season, although as one of the rainier areas of costa rica, you may. These months are marked by an intensification of the trade winds. Summer is the dry season december april and winter is the rainy season may november. The wettest months are september and october when the country as whole receives and average of 355 and 330 millimeters of rain respectively. Spring in costa rica spans roughly march through may and straddles both the dry and rainy seasons in the country. My family are considering a lastminute vacation to costa rica july 20 aug 4, but read it is the rainy season. May 23, 2017 packing for rainy season in costa rica. July is smackdab, right in the middle of costa rica s rainy season.
Though it is the green season, there is often a mini dry season, locally known as veranillo or little summer, from the beginning of the july and lasting through most of august. July is in the middle of costa rica s rainy season so there are fewer tourists around. Also, the rainy season has just ended so everything is still very green and lush looking. Or it radically changes and in the sunny season it is brown and yellowish. Although this time is considered the rainy season, it does not mean that you will have nonstop rain. The helpful guide to packing for rainy season in costa rica. As costa rica has over 20 microclimates, temperatures and abundance of rain varies throughout the country. Although its the third month of costa rica s sevenmonth rainy season, a weather phenomenon called veranillo little summer means sunny days can dominate for weeks. In conclusion, theres really no bad time to visit the guanacaste province of costa rica. The average minimum temperature usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night in nosara in july is 23.
Packing for costa rica in rainy season should consist of the items you would bring during dry season plus a set of longer pants and tops due to the cooler weather. The surf in costa rica a guide to the regions, seasons, and. The pacific slope rainy season in costa rica is from may to middecember with a dramatic peak in precipitation september into november. During the dry season december until late april or early may we can go months without seeing a drop of rain and it is truly dry. Traveling to costa rica for the wildlife is a huge draw for many. Average weather july in nosara guanacaste, costa rica. Then, from may to midnovember, guanacaste experiences a wet season and rains can last from a few hours to a few days, albeit most of the time even during the rainy season the mornings tend to be clear or partly cloudy, with rains in. Although its the third month of costa ricas sevenmonth rainy season, a weather phenomenon called veranillo. Jan 02, 2018 by june, costa rica is well into the rainy season. In the middle of costa ricas rainy season are a precious few weeks of sun and clear skies. It also explains you about green season and what the top 5 benefits of traveling to costa rica during rainy season are. To really get a sense of the seasonality of rainfall, check out this chart we made with data from costa ricas national meteorological institute.
How rainy is it in julyaugust in costa rica costa rica. Costa rica s rainy season is traditionally from may into december but precisely how wet it is depends on when and where. The climate of guanacaste is highly seasonal from midnovember to april the climate is typically dry with some exceptions, and the heat is fairly consistent. Costa rica is located between pacific ocean and the caribbean sea. For the central and south pacific coast jacomanuel antonio costa. Despite the high likelihood of rain, july is still a pleasant time to visit with several fun events happening throughout the month, just remember to pack waterproof layers. But i would like any input on how bad is the rainy season during those 2 months.
In addition to your standard costa rica packing list, here are some very important items to add to your rainy season packing list for costa rica. July is smackdab, right in the middle of costa ricas rainy season. Sep 22, 2012 this is what the rainy season is like in guanacasta costa rica. What to know about visiting costa rica in the rainy season. Despite the high likelihood of rain, july is still a pleasant. Guide to surfing costa rica the surf in costa rica. Costa rica weather in july july is a great month for costa rica weather. Rainfall decreases significantly for three or four weeks especially in the northern pacific. Climate of guanacaste climate, guanacaste, costa rica. 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. During the months of december to april, the dry season, much of the country experiences little if any rain. Mar 28, 2020 july is smackdab, right in the middle of costa ricas rainy season.
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