A drier month · Weather & things to do
Monteverde in July
Little changes in Monteverde from June: highs stay near 71°F (22°C), lows near 60°F (15°C), and about 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 58/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 71°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 5.2 in (131 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 87%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 71°F (22°C).
Nights cool to an average low of 60°F (15°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.2 in (131 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 December – April.
- Comfort improves from 53/100 in June to 58/100.
- Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 71°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Monteverde in July
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Cloud-forest reserve with quetzal habitat.
Why now Highs near 71°F keep it comfortable outside.
Don Juan Coffee Tour
Coffee, chocolate and sugarcane farm tour.
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Higher, less-crowded cloud forest.
Tree House Restaurant
Restaurant built around a fig tree.
Nearby in July
- La Fortuna in July~16 mi · highs 82°F, 6.0 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Manuel Antonio in July~78 mi · highs 83°F, 11.1 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~381 m to Monteverde's ~1,373 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.
Monteverde in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Monteverde?
It's middling, scoring 58/100. The best months are December – April, at up to 93. Expect highs of 71°F (22°C) and 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain. Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Monteverde in July?
Average highs are 71°F (22°C) and average lows 60°F (15°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Monteverde in July?
Yes: about 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 56.8 in (1443 mm).
What should I pack for Monteverde in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 71°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Monteverde in July?
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