Costa Rica
Things to do in Costa Rica
Zipline tours, scuba diving and snorkeling and more, with the best month for each. Costa Rica is most comfortable for sightseeing in November and December.
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- Zipline tours
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- ATV tours
- Boat tours
- Bike tours
- Private tours
- Cooking classes
- Helicopter tours
- Catamaran tours
- Sunset cruises
Popular tours in Costa Rica
Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa RicaFrom $45View 
Sloth Watching Wildlife Tour in La Fortuna, Costa RicaFrom $62View 
Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa RicaFrom $230View 
Manuel Antonio National Park : Guided tour with TICKET INCLUDEDFrom $27View 
Safari Tour in Ponderosa Costa RicaFrom $40View 
2 Hour ATV Private Tour in Costa RicaFrom $85View
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What to book in Costa Rica
Costa Rica month by month
Costa Rica weather by month
Averages for Liberia, Costa Rica. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 92 (33) | 94 (34) | 96 (35) | 97 (36) | 93 (34) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 88 (31) | 88 (31) | 89 (32) | 91 (33) |
| Low °F (°C) | 69 (21) | 70 (21) | 71 (22) | 73 (23) | 74 (23) | 74 (23) | 73 (23) | 73 (23) | 72 (22) | 72 (22) | 71 (22) | 70 (21) |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| Sea °F (°C) | 81 (27) | 81 (27) | 81 (27) | 83 (29) | 84 (29) | 84 (29) | 84 (29) | 84 (29) | 84 (29) | 83 (28) | 82 (28) | 82 (28) |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:34 pm | 5:45 pm | 5:47 pm | 5:47 pm | 5:50 pm | 5:58 pm | 6:02 pm | 5:54 pm | 5:37 pm | 5:20 pm | 5:11 pm | 5:18 pm |
Questions
When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
For walking around and sightseeing, November and December. April is the warmest month at about 97°F (36°C), and October the coolest at about 88°F (31°C).
What is the rainiest month in Costa Rica?
September, with about 17 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.
When is the sea warmest in Costa Rica?
May, at about 84°F (29°C). It's coolest in February, at about 81°F (27°C).