When to go · San Jose, Costa Rica
Best Time to Visit San Jose
The sweet spot for San Jose is December, January and February. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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December, January, February
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
March, April, November
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
July, August
Wettest is July (487mm)
San Jose weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 22°C / 72°F | 197mm | warm, wet |
| FebBEST | 29°C / 84°F | 21°C / 70°F | 105mm | hot, some rain |
| Mar | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 108mm | hot, some rain |
| Apr | 31°C / 88°F | 22°C / 72°F | 120mm | hot, wet |
| May | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 276mm | hot, very wet |
| Jun | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 425mm | hot, very wet |
| Jul | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 487mm | hot, very wet |
| Aug | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 443mm | hot, very wet |
| Sep | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 384mm | hot, very wet |
| Oct | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 425mm | hot, very wet |
| Nov | 28°C / 82°F | 22°C / 72°F | 475mm | warm, very wet |
| DecBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 22°C / 72°F | 191mm | warm, wet |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in San Jose plans around the seasons for you.