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Dominical in November

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season); Sep–Oct is quieter and greener). Across Costa Rica: Rains ease on the Pacific; Caribbean turns wet.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 14
Crowds: Medium; Costa Rica overall
Prices: Medium; Costa Rica overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedCosta Rica month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season); Sep–Oct is quieter and greener). Across Costa Rica: Rains ease on the Pacific; Caribbean turns wet.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

Long-term averages

DominicalHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 14 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Costa Rica overall: Medium
Prices · Costa Rica overall: Medium

Costa Rica overall: Rains ease on the Pacific; Caribbean turns wet.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Nov: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Nov: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 14
Jan: 3 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Nov: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jan: 0

November: Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season); Sep–Oct is quieter and greener). Across Costa Rica: Rains ease on the Pacific; Caribbean turns wet.

January: Inside Dominical's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season); Sep–Oct is quieter and greener.

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

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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