When to go · Los Chiles
Los Chiles, month by month
Good months for Los Chiles: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec. Months to avoid: Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Costa Rica: Dry and sunny on the Pacific; windy in Guanacaste; peak prices after New Year.28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 6 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Costa Rica: Dry and clear; whale-free but good wildlife; book cars early.28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 6 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Costa Rica: Hot and dry; Semana Santa may fall here (check) — beaches full.29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 7 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Costa Rica: Hottest month in Guanacaste; Easter crowds if late; still dry.30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Costa Rica: Green season starts: sunny mornings, afternoon storms, lower prices.30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Costa Rica: Afternoon rain; green forests; turtle nesting starts at Tortuguero.29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Costa Rica: Veranillo dry spell some years; turtle season at Tortuguero; school holidays.28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Costa Rica: Humpback whales off Uvita (Aug–Oct); rain most afternoons.28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Costa Rica: Wettest on the Pacific; driest on the Caribbean — switch sides.28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberAvoidOutside the best window (check). Across Costa Rica: Heavy Pacific rain, landslides; Osa lodges may close; Caribbean at its best.29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 8 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Costa Rica: Rains ease on the Pacific; Caribbean turns wet.29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Costa Rica: Dry season returns; Christmas–New Year sells out — book months ahead.28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Los Chiles, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Good
Feb: Good
Daytime high
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Feb: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Feb: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6
Feb: 6
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Outside the best window (check). Across Costa Rica: Dry and sunny on the Pacific; windy in Guanacaste; peak prices after New Year.
February: Outside the best window (check). Across Costa Rica: Dry and clear; whale-free but good wildlife; book cars early.
Los Chiles: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.