Costa Rica July Weather:

July can be a strange month for the weather in Costa Rica. Though it is the Green Season, there is often a mini Dry Season around the middle of month and lasting into August.

On the Pacific coast the rain can be expected in the afternoon and evening. The temperatures on will be hot in the mid 80’s to low 90’s.  San Jose will have a similar rain pattern with temperatures about 10 degrees cooler.  Mountainous regions will be about 20 degrees cooler with some rain likely every day.

The northern Caribbean coast is very wet with rain all day on some days. With the high temperatures, it will be hot and steamy.  The southern Caribbean area you will experience less rain than in the northern Caribbean coastal area, but it will still feel hot and steamy. Pack light raingear, as you will need it!

Another hot and steamy area in July is the Osa Peninsula area which will be lush and green with the abundance of rain and high temperatures.

You may need to be a little flexible with your planning of activities during this period, but you can expect a “mini-summer” as the Ticos call it at the end of July or beginning of August, as rains eases and the climate becomes a little drier.

Costa Rica July Reservations:

It is the green season and you can still get a good room without booking months in advance. It is still advisable to not wait till the lst minute to get the best room and the best rate.

Costa Rica July Costs:

Being green season you will save 20 – 40% off high season prices. To get the best values, book early and watch our site for bargains.

Costa Rica July Holidays & Festivals:

7/17- Fiesta de la Virgen del Mar- Festival of the Virgin of the Sea in Puntarenas.  Procession of fishing boats carrying a statue of the Virgen del Monte Carmelo (city’s patron saint) with parades, dancing, music, food, fireworks, and regattas.  Playas del Coco also celebrates this festival.

7/25 – Dia de Guanacaste- celebration of the annexation of Guanacaste from Nicaragua in 1924. Traditional bull fights, parades, music, cattle and horse shows and rodeos are very festive and fun!