Best time to go to Nicoya Average weather of Nicoya, Costa Rica

When is the best time to go to Nicoya?

When is the best time to go to Nicoya? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Nicoya are January, February, March, April and December
On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April and May
October is the rainiest month

Annual weather in Nicoya

For full information about the climate and weather in Nicoya a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month			Our opinion
January	70°F/88°F	0.6in	perfect weather	Nicoya in january
February	72°F/92°F	0.6in	perfect weather	Nicoya in february
March	74°F/94°F	0.6in	good weather	Nicoya in march
April	76°F/95°F	5.9in	good weather	Nicoya in april
May	77°F/90°F	21.7in	very bad weather	Nicoya in may
June	76°F/86°F	23.9in	very bad weather	Nicoya in june
July	74°F/86°F	19.5in	bad weather	Nicoya in july
August	74°F/86°F	21.8in	very bad weather	Nicoya in august
September	74°F/86°F	24.7in	very bad weather	Nicoya in september
October	74°F/85°F	31.3in	very bad weather	Nicoya in october
November	72°F/85°F	15.8in	tolerable weather	Nicoya in november
December	70°F/86°F	3.2in	good weather	Nicoya in december

Weather and climate in Nicoya

Nicoya enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Nicoya is 88°F (ranging from 85°F in october to 95°F in april). Annual rainfall is 169.4in, with a minimum of 0.6in in february and a maximum of 31.3in in october.

In january the climate is very good. By early evening, the temperature averages 79°F.
Between the months of february and april the climate is favorable. the thermometer goes up to 95°F°C and you can expect to have 5.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
In may the climate is okay. In average, on the morning it is 77°F and it rains about 74% of the time in may.
Between june and october the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 77°F and you can expect to have 31.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
In november the climate is correct. The temperature rises to 85°F and, in november, 19 days of rain are expected.
In the month of december the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 86°F in average and you can expect to have 3.2in of rainfall/month during this period.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Nicoya

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Nicoya: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Nicoya

Find out when Nicoya has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Nicoya

Very low season in Nicoya
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: September and October.
Low season in Nicoya
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and November.
Peak season in Nicoya
The largest number of tourists visiting Nicoya is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Nicoya month by month

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