Costa Rica · November
Low seasonCosta Rica · North America
Max Temp
26°C
Min Temp
18.9°C
Sunshine
4.4 h/day
Rain Days
11 days
Water Temp
27.5°C
Rainfall
147.7 mm
Humidity
80%
Avg Temp
21.8°C
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in December.
November in Costa Rica is generally manageable, but with 11 rain days it's not a reliably sunny month. Better conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, and December.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 26°C, cooling to 19°C at night (daily average: 22°C). With 4 sunshine hours per day and 11 rain days (148 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. The water is a warm 28°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Trockenzeit am Pazifik: Goldene Hügel, leere Strände wie Tamarindo und Sámara, Schildkröten nisten am Playa Grande. Perfekte Bedingungen für Surfen, Mangroven-Touren und Nationalpark-Besuche.
Packing list for Costa Rica in November
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is November a good time to visit Costa Rica?
- November is not an optimal month for Costa Rica (Score: 57/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, April, and December.
- How warm is it in Costa Rica in November?
- In November, Costa Rica sees daily highs of 26°C. Nights cool to 19°C, with a daily average of 22°C.
- How much rain falls in Costa Rica in November?
- In November, Costa Rica receives an average of 148 mm of rain over 11 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Costa Rica get in November?
- Costa Rica averages 4 sunshine hours per day in November — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Costa Rica in November?
- Water temperature in Costa Rica in November averages 28°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
