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Sun & Beach Potential

86/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

March, February, January

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Weather

23°C – 25°C

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Destinations for Sun & Beach in Costa Rica

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Drake Bay

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Nosara

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Puerto Viejo

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Quepos

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Santa Teresa

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Costa Rica

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
63Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°129
February
84Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°78
March
86Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°73
April
57Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°143
May
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
25°305
June
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°381
July
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°352
August
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°393
September
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°393
October
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°460
November
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°342
December
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°218

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Costa Rica

When is the best time to visit Costa Rica for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Costa Rica for sun & beach is typically in March, February, January, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Costa Rica?

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Rainy season typically: May–December. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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