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Best time to visit Monteverde
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Monteverde are January to April, with average daytime highs of 69 to 74°F (21 to 23°C) and 16 to 20 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. April is the hottest month, averaging 74°F (23°C), and January the coolest at 69°F (21°C). October sees the most rain, around 30 days, while February is the driest with about 16.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 20 | Comfortable: 20 rainy days |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 16 | Comfortable: 16 rainy days |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 17 | Comfortable: 17 rainy days |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 17 | Comfortable: 17 rainy days |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 24 | Shoulder: 74°F (23°C), 24 rainy days |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 28 | Shoulder: 72°F (22°C), 28 rainy days |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 28 | Shoulder: 72°F (22°C), 28 rainy days |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 27 | Shoulder: 72°F (22°C), 27 rainy days |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 27 | Shoulder: 73°F (23°C), 27 rainy days |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 30 | Avoid: among the wettest, 30 rainy days |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 27 | Shoulder: 70°F (21°C), 27 rainy days |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 24 | Shoulder: 69°F (21°C), 24 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
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Monteverde: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Monteverde?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Monteverde are January to April, when average highs run 69 to 74°F (21 to 23°C) with 16 to 20 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. April is the hottest month at 74°F (23°C) on average, and January the coolest at 69°F (21°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Monteverde?
- October, with roughly 30 days of rain. The driest is February, with about 16. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Monteverde?
- Temperatures barely change through the year: average daytime highs stay between 69 to 74°F (21 to 23°C). The bigger seasonal difference is rain: October is the wettest month, with around 30 rainy days.
- What is the rainy season in Monteverde?
- The wettest months in Monteverde are May to December, with 24 to 30 rainy days a month. February is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to Costa Rica right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Costa Rica on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Costa Rica before you book.
- What other places are near Monteverde?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Monteverde are La Fortuna, Costa Rica (20 miles), Guanacaste (50 miles), San José, Costa Rica (60 miles).
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