Best time to go to San José Average weather of San José, Costa Rica

When is the best time to go to San José?

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

The best months for good weather in San José are January, February, March, April and December
On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May and August
The rainiest months are May, June, August, September and October

Annual weather in San José

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Weather details in San José month by month

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January February March April May June July August September October November December

Weather and climate in San José

San José enjoys a tropical monsoon climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in San José is 77°F (ranging from 76°F in november to 81°F in april). Annual rainfall is 242.2in, with a minimum of 2.6in in february and a maximum of 38.9in in october.

Between january and march the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 59°F and it rains in march about 3in.
In the month of april the climate is correct. By early evening, the temperature averages 70°F and it rains about 9.3in each month.
Between may and october the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 76°F in average and, in october, 28 days of rain are expected.
In november the climate is bad. It is for example 76°F as maximum temperature in november and it rains about 62% of the time in november.
In the month of december the climate is correct. It is for example 76°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains about 6.8in each month.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in San José

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of San José: 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 San José

Find out when San José 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 San José

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

Figure: Visitor index for San José month by month

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Average prices of hotels in San José month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in San José. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to San José

A return flight between London and San José is generally cheaper if you go in september ($ 753 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 302 more for your airline ticket to San José if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in San José

On average, it costs $ 46 per day to hire a car in San José. This price varies by $ 23 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 33 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 56.