Backpacking Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, February
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Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
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The best time to visit Monteverde Cloud Forest for backpacking is January, February, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
Climate Heatmap
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Monthly weather & climate data for Monteverde Cloud Forest
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 133 |
February | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 86 |
March | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 60 |
April | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 92 |
May | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 320 |
June | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 350 |
July | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 342 |
August | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 363 |
September | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 431 |
October | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 471 |
November | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 288 |
December | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 150 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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