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Best time to visit: December, January, February
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.2 | 15.6 | 11 | 1 |
| Feb | 30.4 | 15.6 | 14 | 1 |
| Mar | 31.3 | 15.9 | 13 | 2 |
| Apr | 31.5 | 16.5 | 69 | 7 |
| May | 30.6 | 17.0 | 244 | 17 |
| Jun | 30.1 | 17.1 | 221 | 18 |
| Jul | 30.0 | 17.1 | 150 | 14 |
| Aug | 29.9 | 16.7 | 201 | 16 |
| Sep | 29.8 | 16.5 | 296 | 22 |
| Oct | 29.4 | 16.3 | 290 | 19 |
| Nov | 28.9 | 16.4 | 135 | 12 |
| Dec | 29.1 | 16.1 | 25 | 4 |
Averages for 1991–2020, not a forecast. Source: WMO climate normals (Tobias Bolanos Palma Airport, 5 km from San José).
December, January and February are usually the best months to visit San José. Average daytime highs range from about 29°C in November to 32°C in April.
Plan from about US$52 a day on a backpacker budget to around US$117 for a typical visitor, covering accommodation, meals and local transport. These are estimates and vary by season.
Public transport includes bus and is rated good. Ride-hailing is available through Uber. Walkability scores 70/100.
The nearest airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport, about 20 km away. Transfer options include taxi and bus.
Overall safety is rated medium. Watch for overcharging for taxi rides. Areas generally considered safe include Escazú and Santa Ana. Check official travel advice before you go.
4G/5G coverage is provided by Kolbi, Movistar and Claro, rated good. Plan for about 1.5 GB a day for maps, messaging and social media. A Costa Rica travel eSIM lets you get online on arrival without buying a local SIM.
Tap water is generally considered drinkable. If in doubt, follow local advice or choose bottled water.
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