When to go · Alajuela

Alajuela in September

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (wettest), though the Central Valley is milder than the coasts.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C) / 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C); average high / low
Rain days: 21
Crowds: Low; Costa Rica overall
Prices: Low; Costa Rica overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Alajuela

Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (wettest), though the Central Valley is milder than the coasts.

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

AlajuelaHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 21 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 63 °F (17 °C), rain on about 21 days

Costa Rica overall: Wettest on the Pacific; driest on the Caribbean — switch sides.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Alajuela, side by side.

First month

Second month

September: Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (wettest), though the Central Valley is milder than the coasts.

January: Inside Alajuela's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

Alajuela: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.