Weather in November in Costa Rica
Planning a trip to Costa Rica this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like 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 Orosí at 22°C to very warm in Santa Cruz at 31°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Santa Cruz and 15°C in Orosí.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 to heavy rainfall in Dominical with 1015 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected in Jacó. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Costa Rica climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Costa Rica?
Jacó
In November Jacó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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San José
In November San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tamarindo
In November Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Puerto Viejo
In November Puerto Viejo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fortuna
In November Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is November the best 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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