Monteverde, Costa RicaQuick decision
When to visit Monteverde?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–22°C in March
🌧 Least rain
45% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
October (94%)
📅 Best score
7.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Resplendent quetzalFeb–May — cloud forest birding, nesting season.
Hanging bridges & zip-linesYear-round — canopy walkways, zip-lines, night tours.
Coffee & chocolateYear-round — plantation tours, bean-to-bar chocolate.
Sloth sanctuaryYear-round — sloth watching, guided forest walks.
Monthly climate data
Monteverde weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 15°C | 20°C | 60% | 3.9 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 15°C | 21°C | 49% | 2.2 | 11.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 15°C | 22°C | 45% | 1.7 | 11.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 16°C | 23°C | 57% | 2.4 | 11.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 17°C | 23°C | 79% | 9.0 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 17°C | 22°C | 93% | 10.5 | 8.0h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 17°C | 22°C | 88% | 7.8 | 8.1h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 17°C | 22°C | 85% | 8.3 | 8.6h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 17°C | 22°C | 90% | 9.9 | 8.5h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 17°C | 22°C | 94% | 16.3 | 7.9h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 16°C | 21°C | 85% | 10.7 | 7.9h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 16°C | 20°C | 69% | 4.9 | 10.0h | 6.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 23°C, 60% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 22°C, 89% rainy days, 8.2h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 22°C, 90% rainy days, 8.1h sunshine/day. Score: 5.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 20°C, 59% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
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FAQ
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March is ideal with 45% rainy days and 22°C.
October is the wettest month with 94% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 22°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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