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Playa Grande in November

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf)). Across Costa Rica: Rains ease on the Pacific; Caribbean turns wet.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Medium; Costa Rica overall
Prices: Medium; Costa Rica overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedCosta Rica month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf)). Across Costa Rica: Rains ease on the Pacific; Caribbean turns wet.

November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Playa GrandeHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 6 days

Costa Rica overall: Rains ease on the Pacific; Caribbean turns wet.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Playa Grande, side by side.

First month

Second month

November: Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf)). Across Costa Rica: Rains ease on the Pacific; Caribbean turns wet.

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.