Things to Do in Costa Rica
Top things to do in Costa Rica: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.
Map of Costa Rica
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Coordinates: 9°55′41.2″N 84°5′26.5″W (9.9281, -84.0907)
Weather in Costa Rica right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:37 PM, Oct 27 local time.
Best time to visit Costa Rica
Go in January, February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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 68°F (20°C) in Costa Rica with overcast. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 63°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 94%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - 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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 80°F is 4.3°F above the 76°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 9.5/10. 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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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 68°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 78% and wind is 5 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 12:37 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 October 27, 2026 at 12:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
