Outdoor activities Potential
Poor
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
February, January
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Monteverde Cloud Forest?
The best time to visit Monteverde Cloud Forest for hiking is February, March, January, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Monteverde Cloud Forest, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Monteverde Cloud Forest
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 37Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 133 |
February | 42Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 86 |
March | 41Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 60 |
April | 32Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 92 |
May | 17Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 320 |
June | 18Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 350 |
July | 18Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 342 |
August | 17Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 363 |
September | 17Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 431 |
October | 20Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 471 |
November | 24Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 288 |
December | 36Poor 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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