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Best Time for the Costa Rica's Classic Loop
Sweet spot: January, February, March — computed from NASA POWER climate normals across the route's overnight towns, balancing temperature, rainfall and daylight.
Dry season: volcano views, dusty cloud-forest roads and busy beaches — reserve Monteverde walks ahead.
The wettest months on the Pacific side — but mornings often shine, prices drop, and the forests are electric green.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.6–32.2°C | 34 mm | 11.5 h | |
| February | 18.0–34.2°C | 20 mm | 11.7 h | |
| March | 18.3–35.3°C | 26 mm | 11.9 h | |
| April | 19.1–35.6°C | 71 mm | 12.2 h | |
| May | 18.5–34.6°C | 220 mm | 12.5 h | |
| June | 20.4–32.2°C | 208 mm | 12.6 h | |
| July | 19.2–31.2°C | 187 mm | 12.5 h | |
| August | 19.9–32.2°C | 204 mm | 12.3 h | |
| September | 19.6–31.5°C | 259 mm | 12.1 h | |
| October | 19.8–30.7°C | 302 mm | 11.8 h | |
| November | 17.5–29.8°C | 183 mm | 11.5 h | |
| December | 17.3–31.5°C | 66 mm | 11.4 h |