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Monteverde in September: go or not?

Tough period. Monteverde in September only reaches 4.2/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 10.31°N · 84.82°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Monteverde · September
4.2
17–22°
Temperature
90%
Rain
4h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Mario Scheibl via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in September

September falls in the wet season in Monteverde. Showers are often brief but intense. With 90.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

September ranks 8 out of 12 months in Monteverde. Compared to August: 5 pts more rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in September

UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
18°
Sea
31°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.1h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 14
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Is September the right month?

The best month in Monteverde is March (7.6/10), 3.4 pts higher than September.

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Context

Our verdict

Monteverde (Cloud Forest Reserve), nature reserve in the centre of Costa Rica on the Tilarán Cordillera : 7000 inhabitants at 1300-1850m altitude. Tropical cloud forest = unique ecosystem where the clouds remain constantly hooked to the canopy creating a permanently humid microclimate that allows exceptional epiphytes and orchids.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Costa Rica

🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyColón costaricain (₡)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 23°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 20°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘOctober · 94%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location

Where is Monteverde ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Costa Rica
Tropical climate with a 7.6 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
10.31°N · 84.82°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Monteverde?
March is the best month with 22.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 7.5h of sunshine and 45.0% rainy days. The months of March & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Monteverde get in March?
Monteverde averages 7.5 sunshine hours per day in March. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Monteverde?
June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Monteverde in March?
In March, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 22.0°C.
Is Monteverde good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Monteverde scores 5.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 7.1/10.
When should you avoid Monteverde?
June is the most difficult month to visit Monteverde, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Monteverde in September?
In September, the sea averages 31°C in Monteverde: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Monteverde in September?
The average UV index reaches 7 in September in Monteverde (high), with about 12.1h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.