Best time to visit San José

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The ‘green season’ brings afternoon rain but lower prices.

San José month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Great	24°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Dry season
February	Great	25°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Dry season
March	Great	26°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Dry season
April	Great	27°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Dry season
May	Good	27°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
June	Good	26°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
July	Good	26°C	Very wet	Moderate	Average	Turtle nesting
August	Good	26°C	Very wet	Moderate	Average	Turtle nesting
September	Good	26°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Turtle nesting
October	Good	25°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Turtle nesting
November	Good	24°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
December	Great	24°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Dry season

Flights to San José are usually cheapest in June and September–October. The catch: June and September–October are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in December–March, so book early.
The heaviest rain falls in June–October.

When is the best time to visit San José?

The best time to visit San José is December–April. The ‘green season’ brings afternoon rain but lower prices.

What is the cheapest time to fly to San José?

Flights are usually cheapest in June and September–October, when demand is lowest.

When is San José busiest?

San José is busiest in December–March.

What is the weather like in San José?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C, and January the coolest at 24°C. The wettest period is May–November.