End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
La Fortuna in November
Little changes in La Fortuna from October: highs stay near 81°F (27°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), and about 7.0 in (179 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 52/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 71°F (22°C)
- Rain
- 7.0 in (179 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Highs settle around 81°F (27°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights cool to an average low of 71°F (22°C).
With 92% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Expect regular rain: about 7.0 in (179 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 79%.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are January – March.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, September – November.
- Comfort improves from 40/100 in October to 52/100.
- Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clothes81°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics92% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes7.0 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 November
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Rainforest Chocolate Tour
Bean-to-bar chocolate tour with tastings.
Soda Viquez
Local soda serving casados and gallo pinto.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 7.0 in of rain.
Lake Arenal
Large reservoir below the volcano.
Místico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
Rainforest trail with suspension bridges at canopy height.
Restaurante Don Rufino
Long-running grill in town for steak and local plates.
Why now Easy to slot in when November's rain moves in.
Nearby in November
- Monteverde in November~16 mi · highs 69°F, 5.2 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, drier
- Manuel Antonio in November~82 mi · highs 82°F, 9.3 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit La Fortuna?
It's middling, scoring 52/100. The best months are January – March, at up to 79. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 7.0 in (179 mm) of rain. Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so November is outside its suggested window.
How hot is La Fortuna in November?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 71°F (22°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in La Fortuna in November?
Yes: about 7.0 in (179 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 63.2 in (1605 mm).
What should I pack for La Fortuna in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (81°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (92% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (7.0 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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