When to go · La Fortuna
La Fortuna in December
Great month. Inside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 28°C82°F / 20°C68°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- High
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- High
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for La Fortuna
Inside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.
Weather in December
- La FortunaHighs around 28 °C, lows around 20 °C, rain on about 15 daysHighs around 82 °F, lows around 68 °F, rain on about 15 days
- Northern plains, Costa Rica · La Fortuna, Arenalrainy
Rain any month; Arenal's cone is often in cloud — mornings are clearest.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Christmas big impact
25 Dec · Costa Rica
Peak season with the New Year week.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Costa Rica overall
- High
- Prices · Costa Rica overall
- High
Costa Rica overall: Dry season returns; Christmas–New Year sells out — book months ahead.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast