Is it worth visiting Costa Rica in the rainy season?

It is Beautifully Lush and Green During high season in Costa Rica, certain regions can be quite brown and dry, especially in the northern Guanacaste province. By contrast, in Costa Rica's wet season, rivers fill up and the foliage changes to a beautiful deep green. It is quite stunning.



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Costa Rica has some of the strangest weather patterns in Latin America. Although July should be firmly in the middle of the wet season – which, technically speaking, it is – the country tends to experience a break from the rainy weather and a short but dry interlude.

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When is the best time to visit Costa Rica? The best time to visit Costa Rica is between December and April, when the weather is at its driest and brightest. We'd also recommend traveling in the country's green season, from May to June or in November.

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There are a whole host of indoor activities you can do in rainy season. From visiting the Jade museum in San Jose to entertaining yourself at the Bat Jungle in Monteverde – you'll be able to find something that's bound to make you smile, laugh, intrigued and overall enjoy your Costa Rican getaway.

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September and October are Costa Rica's rainiest months, with rainfall lasting nearly all day. If you happen to book a trip during these months, not to worry: These are the most beautiful months along Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. Plan to head to Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, or Tortuguero.

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January and February are peak travel months in Costa Rica. The weather around the country is gorgeous, with less rain and comfortable temperatures.

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By June, Costa Rica is well into the rainy season: daily rain is common, if not guaranteed, though showers often last just an hour or two. Exceptions to the rule: Arenal is now in high dry season, although as one of the rainier areas of Costa Rica, you may still get caught in the occasional shower.

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Tap water in Costa Rica is generally clean and safe to drink. In some areas of the country, though, mainly on the Caribbean side and in non-touristy pockets around the country, it's best to stick to bottled water.

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It's easy to experience sticker shock when checking into eco-lodges and renting vehicles and booking tours in Costa Rica. Indeed, it is the most expensive country in Central America, thanks to a booming economy and well-developed tourist sector.

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The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is a beautiful region that is generally less developed and touristy than the Pacific side. The weather here is in stark contrast to the other side as the best weather is in September and October.

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