Costa Rica weather
Loading live data…The weather map: all three models at once
European, American, German side by side around Costa Rica and nearby towns.Live rain radar →Hourly forecast: next 14 hours
consensus of the three modelsRain in the next 24 hours, model by model
each model's own hourly precipitation, side by sideLoading the three models…
10-day forecast, out to 14 days
where the models agree, and where they splitHeading to Costa Rica? Costa Rica, Costa Rica, sits at 10.3°N in a tropical climate zone. The averages on this page are measured at Guanacaste (Tamarindo), the main gateway for CA travellers; inland and mountain areas run cooler. Before you lock in outdoor plans, compare how the three global models - European (ECMWF), American (GFS) and German (ICON) - forecast Costa Rica right now. Where they agree you can trust it; the days they split are exactly when a single weather app is least reliable. For a beach trip the rain and wind columns below matter most - that is what makes or breaks a day by the sea.
Where to go in Costa Rica
We cover one destination in Costa Rica, each with its own live three-model comparison and long-run averages. The table shows the typical daytime high in January and July and the wettest month, so you can see how much the coast, the cities and the islands differ before you pick dates.
Best time to visit Costa Rica
The most comfortable time to visit Costa Rica is usually January, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 24-33°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Costa Rica weather by month
what to expect in Costa Rica through the yearHere is Costa Rica's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Costa Rica by season.