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Best Time for Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast

Last updated: 2026-09-13

Preferred months for this journey: February, March, April. Check the seasonal notes before choosing your dates.

February–April and September–October often bring drier spells to the Caribbean coast. This itinerary keeps Cahuita to a land-based coastal walk; snorkelling requires a separately arranged boat and suitable sea conditions.
Green turtles nest around Tortuguero from July to October. This itinerary includes the daytime visitor centre and a short Cuatro Esquinas land-trail visit; nesting walks require a separately arranged licensed guide and are not included.

Month	Low	High	Rain	Daylight
January	21.4°C	26.0°C	106 mm	11.5 h
February	21.2°C	26.7°C	58 mm	11.7 h
March	21.5°C	27.8°C	66 mm	11.9 h
April	22.2°C	28.4°C	112 mm	12.2 h
May	23.0°C	27.6°C	272 mm	12.4 h
June	23.1°C	26.8°C	267 mm	12.6 h
July	22.8°C	26.5°C	284 mm	12.5 h
August	22.8°C	26.7°C	250 mm	12.3 h
September	22.8°C	26.7°C	260 mm	12.1 h
October	22.8°C	26.3°C	328 mm	11.8 h
November	22.3°C	26.1°C	306 mm	11.5 h
December	21.9°C	26.1°C	162 mm	11.4 h