When to go · San José
San José in February
Great month. Dry; clear volcano views.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- High
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Dry; clear volcano views.
All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.
Is another month better than February?
No other month rates higher than February for San José in this guide.
Weather in February
- San JoséHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 2 days
- Central Valley and mountains, Costa Rica · San José, Monteverde, Poás, Irazúbest weather
Spring-like 18–26 °C (64–79 °F); Monteverde is cool, windy and misty — pack a fleece.Spring-like 64–79 °F (18–26 °C); Monteverde is cool, windy and misty — pack a fleece.
Dry season season
Clear mornings and blue skies; best volcano views.
Watch: Higher prices and busy shuttles at Christmas and Easter.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Costa Rica overall
- High
- Prices · Costa Rica overall
- High
Costa Rica overall: Dry and clear; whale-free but good wildlife; book cars early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San José, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Feb: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Feb: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 2 (better)
Jan: 3
Crowds
Feb: High
Jan: High
Prices
Feb: High
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Jan: 2
February: Dry; clear volcano views.
January: Dry and sunny; mornings cool.
San José: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.