Costa Rica Map
Interactive map of Costa Rica with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
Summary
Costa Rica is a country in North America. Costa Rica is a country in North America with its capital at San Jose. It has a population of about 5.2 million. The capital is San Jose.
Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Costa Rica with overcast. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 66°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Costa Rica is January, February and March. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while October is the coldest with lows near 62°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Costa Rica today at 9.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Coordinates: 9°55′41.2″N 84°5′26.5″W (9.9281, -84.0907)
Quick facts about Costa Rica
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 9°55′41.2″N 84°5′26.5″W (9.9281, -84.0907) |
| Capital | San Jose |
| Population | 5.200.000 |
| Area | 19.730 sq mi |
| ISO code | CR |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | CRI |
| Currency | Costa Rican colon (CRC) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Calling code | +506 |
| Time zone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Local time | 10:02 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | January, February and March |
| Climate | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 9.9281, -84.0907. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Costa Rica right now?
It is currently 70°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 79% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
January, February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Costa Rica, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica observes America/Costa_Rica (UTC-06:00). The local time is 10:02 PM.
How many people live in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has a population of approximately 5.2 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 10:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
