San Jose
Costa Rica · Central America & Caribbean
The best time to visit San Jose is January–April, July and November–December, when it is at its strongest for hiking and nature & wildlife. The driest month of the year offers dependable sunshine, excellent road conditions, and vibrant urban cultural life.
Plan a trip to San JoseMonth by month
| Month | Fit | Weather | Crowds & prices | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9/10 | 25°C · 6 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Hiking, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Dry, sunny, and pleasantly warm conditions make January ideal for city exploration and day trips into surrounding valleys and volcanoes. |
| February | 9/10 | 26°C · 4 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Hiking, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. The driest month of the year offers dependable sunshine, excellent road conditions, and vibrant urban cultural life. |
| March | 9/10 | 27°C · 8 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Hiking, City breaks, Nature & wildlife. Warm and sunny weather continues, drawing high visitor numbers especially during Easter and Semana Santa festivities. |
| April | 8/10 | 27°C · 17 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Culture, City breaks. The warmest month marks the transition into the green season, with afternoon showers becoming more frequent. |
| May | 7/10 | 26°C · 26 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife, Culture, Nightlife. Frequent afternoon and evening downpours begin, bringing lush green landscapes but muddier hiking trails. |
| June | 7/10 | 24°C · 28 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife, Culture. Rain falls on most afternoons, making mornings best for museum visits and indoor cultural sights. |
| July | 8/10 | 25°C · 25 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, City breaks, Culture. A mid-year slight reprieve in rainfall known as el veranillo coincides with North American and European summer travel. |
| August | 7/10 | 25°C · 28 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife, Culture. Heavy afternoon rains are common, though city museums and nearby coffee plantations remain fully accessible. |
| September | 7/10 | 25°C · 29 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Culture. One of the wettest months of the year, featuring Independence Day celebrations on September 15th despite daily heavy storms. |
| October | 7/10 | 24°C · 30 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Culture. Peak rainfall month brings near-daily torrential downpours and increased risk of road washouts in surrounding mountain passes. |
| November | 8/10 | 24°C · 25 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Culture, Nature & wildlife, Nightlife. Rain patterns begin to taper off toward the end of the month as cooler trade winds arrive in the Central Valley. |
| December | 8/10 | 24°C · 13 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 5/5 | City breaks, Hiking, Nature & wildlife. Crisp winds and clearing skies mark the start of the dry season, animated by lively year-end holiday festivals and parades. |
Getting in
Israeli passport: Visa-free · up to 90 days — Passport must be valid for at least 1 day past departure.
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