Winter
Dec → Feb20 to 21°
nights 14 to 15°
- 16 rainy days · 100 mm
When is the best time to visit Monteverde?
- Jan20°recommended
- Feb21°recommended
- Mar22°recommended
- Apr23°recommended
- May22°fair
- Jun21°not recommended
- Jul21°not recommended
- Aug21°not recommended
- Sep21°not recommended
- Oct21°not recommended
- Nov20°fair
- Dec20°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Monteverde, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 15° | 96 mm | 16 d | ✓ |
| February | 21° | 14° | 58 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| March | 22° | 15° | 47 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| April | 23° | 15° | 65 mm | 16 d | ✓ |
| May | 22° | 16° | 276 mm | 23 d | |
| June | 21° | 16° | 296 mm | 27 d | |
| July | 21° | 16° | 248 mm | 26 d | |
| August | 21° | 16° | 259 mm | 25 d | |
| September | 21° | 16° | 303 mm | 27 d | |
| October | 21° | 16° | 505 mm | 29 d | |
| November | 20° | 16° | 320 mm | 26 d | |
| December | 20° | 15° | 146 mm | 20 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Monteverde, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Monteverde Reserve) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May22 to 23°
nights 15 to 16°
- 17 rainy days · 129 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug21°
nights 16°
- 26 rainy days · 268 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov20 to 21°
nights 16°
- 27 rainy days · 376 mm
Book early for December to April
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Monteverde, month by month
EventsQuetzal seasonFebruary to JuneDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Towns & culture: February
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Monteverde, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- February to JuneQuetzal season
From February to June, resplendent quetzals nest near the wild avocado trees of the cloud forest and can be seen in the early morning.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended20°15° at night
- 96 mm · 16 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended21°14° at night
- 58 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended22°15° at night
- 47 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended23°15° at night
- 65 mm · 16 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair22°16° at night
- 276 mm · 23 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended21°16° at night
- 296 mm · 27 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended21°16° at night
- 248 mm · 26 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended21°16° at night
- 259 mm · 25 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended21°16° at night
- 303 mm · 27 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Not recommended21°16° at night
- 505 mm · 29 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Fair20°16° at night
- 320 mm · 26 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Recommended20°15° at night
- 146 mm · 20 d
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 96 mm over 16 days. Busy season, without the crush.
February. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (58 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
March. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (47 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
April. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Frequent but light showers: 65 mm over 16 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 276 mm over 23 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 296 mm of rain over 27 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 248 mm of rain over 26 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 259 mm of rain over 25 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 303 mm of rain over 27 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 505 mm of rain over 29 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 320 mm over 26 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 146 mm over 20 days. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Monteverde?
December to April: over these months, recorded highs range from 20 to 23 °C, with 15 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Monteverde Reserve).
Which month should you avoid in Monteverde?
October: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 505 mm over 29 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Monteverde Reserve).
What is the hottest month in Monteverde?
April, with 23 °C on average in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Monteverde Reserve).
What is the coldest month in Monteverde?
January, with 20 °C at best during the day and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Monteverde Reserve).
What is the driest month in Monteverde?
March: 47 mm over 13 days of rain, against 505 mm in October, the wettest month.
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