Monteverde · AutumnMonth summary
Monteverde weather in September
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
90% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Monteverde in September?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: Not the best window: 90% rain risk and 8.5h of sunshine. March is much safer.
By trip type
Monteverde in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 Acceptable period — 22°C but 90% rain risk. Plan alternatives Autumn marks the end of peak season in Monteverde. Temperatures drop (22°C) and rain returns (90% of days). With 90% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Monteverde averages 22°C, 90% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.6/10.
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Comparison
September vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -45%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Monteverde in September
Is September a good time to visit Monteverde?
September is an acceptable time for Monteverde (score 5.6/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (7.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Monteverde in September?
Yes, 90% of days see rain in September. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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