Costa Rica in February: Pacific or Caribbean Coast?
Compare Costa Rica weather in February, from dry and sunny Tamarindo to wetter Puerto Viejo, plus Jacó, Arenal and San José.
Mal País in February sees high daytime temperatures of 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows of 26°C (79°F). With just 17 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall on average, it's the driest month of the year.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January and December typically offer the best circumstances for Mal País.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Mal País spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 21 years of weather observations in Mal País between 2005 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
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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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in February. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Costa Rica in February: Pacific or Caribbean Coast?
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