Costa Rica

Best Time to Visit
Monteverde

Visit in February — score 90/100 · avg high 92°F · 3 rainy days

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Monthly Travel Scores

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January

#2
87°/65°F
4 rain days
11.5h daylight
High crowds
Average

February

#1
92°/65°F
3 rain days
11.7h daylight
High crowds
Average

March

#3
96°/66°F
6 rain days
11.9h daylight
Moderate crowds
Average

April

97°/68°F
17 rain days
12.2h daylight
Moderate crowds
Average

May

95°/70°F
31 rain days
12.5h daylight
Moderate crowds
Below avg

June

88°/70°F
30 rain days
12.6h daylight
Moderate crowds
Below avg

July

87°/69°F
31 rain days
12.5h daylight
Moderate crowds
Average

August

87°/69°F
31 rain days
12.3h daylight
Moderate crowds
Average

September

87°/69°F
30 rain days
12.1h daylight
Moderate crowds
Below avg

October

85°/69°F
31 rain days
11.8h daylight
Moderate crowds
Average

November

84°/67°F
30 rain days
11.5h daylight
Moderate crowds
Average

December

85°/66°F
9 rain days
11.4h daylight
High crowds
Above avg

Monthly Weather Data

MonthScoreAvg °FHigh °FLow °FRain DaysPrecip (mm)DaylightCrowdsCost
January8775°87°65°41511.5hHighAverage
February9076°92°65°31111.7hHighAverage
March8579°96°66°62311.9hModerateAverage
April5981°97°68°176812.2hModerateAverage
May4980°95°70°3123612.5hModerateBelow avg
June5177°88°70°3023312.6hModerateBelow avg
July4877°87°69°3116412.5hModerateAverage
August4877°87°69°3119212.3hModerateAverage
September4977°87°69°3026112.1hModerateBelow avg
October4776°85°69°3130811.8hModerateAverage
November4675°84°67°3017811.5hModerateAverage
December7375°85°66°93611.4hHighAbove avg

Seasonal Breakdown

Spring

Score
64/100
High
96°F
Low
68°F
Rain days
18/mo
Crowds
moderate

Spring in Monteverde (March, April, May) brings average highs of 96°F and lows of 68°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 64/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 85/100.

Summer

Score
49/100
High
87°F
Low
70°F
Rain days
31/mo
Crowds
moderate

Summer in Monteverde (June, July, August) brings average highs of 87°F and lows of 70°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 49/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 51/100.

Fall

Score
47/100
High
85°F
Low
68°F
Rain days
30/mo
Crowds
moderate

Fall in Monteverde (September, October, November) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 68°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 47/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 49/100.

Winter

Score
83/100
High
88°F
Low
65°F
Rain days
5/mo
Crowds
high

Winter in Monteverde (December, January, February) brings average highs of 88°F and lows of 65°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 83/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 90/100.

Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best month to visit Monteverde?
The best month to visit Monteverde is February, with an overall travel score of 90/100. Expect average highs of 92°F, about 3 rainy days, and high tourist crowds.
Is Monteverde expensive in summer?
Summer prices in Monteverde are relatively moderate, averaging 87% of the annual rate. The most affordable month is September.
What is the weather like in Monteverde in December?
December in Monteverde has average highs of 85°F and lows of 66°F, with approximately 9 rainy days and 11.4 hours of daylight. The overall travel score for December is 73/100.
When is the cheapest time to visit Monteverde?
The most affordable time to visit Monteverde is September, when accommodation prices are at their lowest. Tourist crowds are moderate in September, making it a good option if you prefer fewer tourists. The least favorable month overall is November (score: 46/100).

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