A drier month · Weather & things to do
La Fortuna in July
Little changes in La Fortuna from June: highs stay near 82°F (28°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), and about 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 49/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 73°F (23°C)
- Rain
- 6.0 in (153 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 87%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What July feels like
Highs settle around 82°F (28°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Even at night it stays warm, around 73°F (23°C).
With 90% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Expect regular rain: about 6.0 in (153 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 87%.
Plan around July
July sits mid-table; the best months are January – March.
- Comfort improves from 43/100 in June to 49/100.
- Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics90% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.0 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in La Fortuna in July
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Volcano-fed hot springs running through landscaped rainforest.
Why now Highs near 82°F keep it comfortable outside.
Arenal Volcano National Park
Trails over 1968 lava flows with views of the volcano's cone.
Why now Mild enough in July to enjoy at an easy pace.
Arenal 1968
Private reserve with lava-field trails and lake views.
Rainforest Chocolate Tour
Bean-to-bar chocolate tour with tastings.
Lava Lounge
Open-air bar and restaurant with cocktails.
Nearby in July
- Monteverde in July~16 mi · highs 71°F, 5.2 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, drier
- Manuel Antonio in July~82 mi · highs 83°F, 11.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~506 m to La Fortuna's ~253 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
La Fortuna in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit La Fortuna?
It's middling, scoring 49/100. The best months are January – March, at up to 79. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain. Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is La Fortuna in July?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 73°F (23°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in La Fortuna in July?
Yes: about 6.0 in (153 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 63.2 in (1605 mm).
What should I pack for La Fortuna in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (90% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.0 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on La Fortuna
Planning La Fortuna in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.