Best Time to Visit La Fortuna for Backpacking – January Scores 65/100

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Backpacking Potential

65/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

25°C – 27°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best time to visit La Fortuna for backpacking is January, February, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for La Fortuna

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	133	8.1	77%	shoulder
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	32°	86	5.6	76%	shoulder
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	33°	60	4.1	75%	shoulder
April	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	33°	92	6.3	76%	shoulder
May	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	32°	320	16.1	83%	wet
June	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	30°	350	18.5	86%	wet
July	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	30°	342	19.9	86%	wet
August	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	31°	363	20.4	86%	wet
September	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	30°	431	19.5	87%	wet
October	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	30°	471	20.9	87%	wet
November	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	29°	288	18.6	85%	wet
December	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	150	12.7	81%	shoulder