La Fortuna in September

Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (wettest); peak Christmas–New Year for prices.

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatInside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.
• JanuaryGreatInside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.
• FebruaryGreatInside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.
• MarchGreatInside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.

• La FortunaHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 21 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 21 days
• Northern plains, Costa Rica · La Fortuna, Arenalfine

  Rain any month; Arenal's cone is often in cloud — mornings are clearest.

Crowds · Costa Rica overall

Low

Prices · Costa Rica overall

Low

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

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

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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