Best time to get married in Costa Rica
Pacific dry season December–April is prime; the green season May–November is lush but wet, peaking September–October.
Best months
January · February · March
Months to avoid
September · October
| Month | High / Low | Rain days | Hurricane | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90° / 72° | 1 | none | Peak |
| February | 91° / 72° | 1 | none | Peak |
| March | 92° / 73° | 1 | none | Peak |
| April | 93° / 74° | 3 | none | Peak |
| May | 91° / 74° | 12 | none | Shoulder |
| June | 89° / 74° | 14 | none | Off |
| July | 89° / 74° | 12 | none | Off |
| August | 89° / 73° | 14 | low | Off |
| September | 88° / 73° | 18 | low | Off |
| October | 87° / 73° | 19 | low | Off |
| November | 88° / 73° | 10 | none | Shoulder |
| December | 89° / 72° | 4 | none | Peak |
Holiday & travel notes
Easter/Holy Week, US Thanksgiving week, and Christmas–New Year spike flights and resort rates and book out fast — reserve early, or sidestep them for lower cost and easier guest travel.
Verified June 18, 2026. Temperatures and rainfall are regional climate normals (NOAA 1991–2020) and hurricane risk follows NOAA NHC season climatology — guidance for planning, not a forecast. Confirm specifics before booking.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) & regional climatologyNOAA National Hurricane Center — Atlantic & E. Pacific season climatology
We re-check quarterly.