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The best time to visit Arenal Volcano for hiking is March, April, February, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Arenal Volcano
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 25Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 26° | 200 |
February | 31Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 121 |
March | 35Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 75 |
April | 32Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 86 |
May | 14Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 208 |
June | 10Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 353 |
July | 7Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 451 |
August | 9Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 368 |
September | 10Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 309 |
October | 12Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 360 |
November | 17Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 331 |
December | 22Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 251 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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