When to go · Playa Grande
Playa Grande in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, limited beach access).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Medium
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, limited beach access).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
- JanuaryGreatInside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
- FebruaryGreatInside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
- MarchGreatInside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
Weather in July
- Playa GrandeHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 13 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Costa Rica overall
- Medium
- Prices · Costa Rica overall
- Medium
Costa Rica overall: Veranillo dry spell some years; turtle season at Tortuguero; school holidays.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Playa Grande, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Jul: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 13
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Jul: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Jul: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Jan: 0
July: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, limited beach access).
January: Inside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
Playa Grande: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast