Costa Rica

Costa Rica Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Costa Rica in November.

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Jacó San José Tamarindo Fortuna

Planning a trip to Costa Rica this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Costa Rica in November

The weather in Costa Rica in November can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Santa María de Dota at 22°C (72°F) to very warm in Santa Cruz at 31°C (88°F). At night it cools down to 23°C (73°F) in Santa Cruz and 14°C (57°F) in Santa María de Dota.

To explore the conditions in Costa Rica in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Playa el Jobo with an average of 92 mm (3.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Dominical with 1015 mm (40 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Jacó gets around 183 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Costa Rica.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Costa Rica

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Costa Rica (November)

Precipitation variation in Costa Rica (November)

Jacó

In November Jacó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
183 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
622 mm (24 in)
440 mm (17 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Jacó →

San José

In November San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
178 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
490 mm (19 in)
319 mm (13 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in San José →

Tamarindo

In November Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
206 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
354 mm (14 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Tamarindo →

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

In November Puerto Viejo de Talamanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
138 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
356 mm (14 in)
517 mm (20 in)
424 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca →

Fortuna

In November Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
183 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
331 mm (13 in)
317 mm (12 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Fortuna →

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In our records: Costa Rica November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in Costa Rica in our climate database (1994 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest November day in Costa Rica brought 354 mm (14 in) in Puerto Manzanillo on November 24, 2002.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Costa Rica in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jacó 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 440 mm (17 in)
San José 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 319 mm (13 in)
Tamarindo 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Fortuna 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 317 mm (12 in)
Santa Teresa 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 232 mm (9.1 in)
Uvita 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 936 mm (37 in)

Costa Rica weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Costa Rica in November?

Expect poor weather across Costa Rica in November. The popular destination of Jacó averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Costa Rica in November?

Jacó averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in November, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does Costa Rica get a lot of rain in November?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Jacó records an average of 440 mm (17 in) in November, putting it among the wetter months for Costa Rica.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Costa Rica?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Jacó, November may not be the ideal time to visit Costa Rica.

On average, the best time to visit Costa Rica is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Jacó. The weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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