Costa Rica · Month by month · Quiet season
Costa Rica in September
September is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for Costa Rica.
The weather
Wettest on the Pacific side.
Ant's take
Caribbean coast is the exception and can be lovely now.
Before this: August (good time). After: October (quiet season). Full picture in our Costa Rica travel guide.
Costa Rica through the year
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Costa Rica in September: quick answers
- Is September a good time to visit Costa Rica?
- September is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for Costa Rica. Wettest on the Pacific side. Caribbean coast is the exception and can be lovely now.
- What is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
- AskAnt rates January, February, March, April, December as the best months for Costa Rica.
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