Drier months Jul and Dec – Apr
Expect steady highs of 70–80°F (21–27°C). It's the driest half, with only about 9.1 in (231 mm) of rain, 16% of the year's total. December – April are among the best-scoring months (season average 85/100).
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Best Time to Visit Monteverde
December – April are the best time to visit Monteverde on the climate data: March scores 93/100, with highs around 79°F (26°C) and 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain. The toughest month is September, mainly because of rain.
- Best months
- Dec – Apr
- Toughest
- Sep
- Warmest
- Apr · 80°F
- Coldest nights
- Feb · 56°F
- Wettest
- Oct · 11.4 in
- Driest
- Feb · 0.4 in
Monteverde weather by month
Highs run from 69°F to 80°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 56.8 in (1443 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 71°F22°C | 74°F24°C | 79°F26°C | 80°F27°C | 76°F25°C | 71°F22°C | 71°F22°C | 72°F22°C | 71°F22°C | 69°F21°C | 69°F21°C | 70°F21°C |
| Avg low | 56°F13°C | 56°F13°C | 56°F14°C | 59°F15°C | 60°F16°C | 60°F16°C | 60°F15°C | 60°F15°C | 60°F15°C | 59°F15°C | 58°F14°C | 57°F14°C |
| Rain | 0.5 in13 mm | 0.4 in9 mm | 0.4 in10 mm | 1.6 in40 mm | 7.4 in187 mm | 7.0 in177 mm | 5.2 in131 mm | 6.9 in175 mm | 9.9 in252 mm | 11.4 in289 mm | 5.2 in132 mm | 1.1 in28 mm |
| Humidity | 79% | 73% | 66% | 66% | 76% | 86% | 86% | 86% | 88% | 90% | 89% | 85% |
| Cloud | 59% | 51% | 51% | 66% | 83% | 86% | 87% | 84% | 83% | 84% | 79% | 66% |
| Comfort | 90 | 91 | 93 | 88 | 60 | 53 | 58 | 54 | 44 | 57 | 73 | 88 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~381 m (1,250 ft) to Monteverde's ~1,373 m (4,505 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
How we pick the best months
- Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
- Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
- Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
- Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.
Monteverde season by season
Close to the tropics, rain does as much as temperature to shape the year in Monteverde.
Wetter months May & Jun and Aug – Nov
Temperatures slide from 76°F highs in May to 69°F by November. It's the wettest half, with about 47.7 in (1212 mm) of rain, 84% of the year's total. May feels humid, with humidity near 76%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (September), averaging 57/100.
What our curated routes say
- Our curated Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr. That lines up with the climate data here: December – April are among the better-scoring months.
Plan by month
By comfort score: 5 Great, 2 Good, 4 Fair and 1 Tough. Great months: December – April. Tap a month for its own guide.
Monteverde weather questions
When is the best time to visit Monteverde?
December – April are the best time to visit Monteverde on the climate data: March scores 93/100, with highs around 79°F (26°C) and 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain. The toughest month is September, mainly because of rain.
What is the rainiest month in Monteverde?
October is the wettest month, averaging about 11.4 in (289 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 0.4 in (9 mm). The yearly total is around 56.8 in (1443 mm).
What is the coldest month in Monteverde?
February is the coldest, with average lows of 56°F (13°C) and highs of 74°F (24°C). The warmest is April, with average highs of 80°F (27°C).
Is Monteverde humid?
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 81% annually, and May combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
When is the rainy season in Monteverde?
The wettest three-month stretch is August – October, with about 28.2 in (716 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is January – March, with about 1.3 in (32 mm).
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- La Fortuna weather ~16 mi away
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Routes and legs
Pick your Monteverde dates together
Poll the group on December – April dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.