Luxury Costa Rica vacation rentals

Best time to go

• During spring: throughout the year, the temperatures in Costa Rica don’t change much, remaining at around 26 - 27°C (79 - 81°F). The only thing that varies is the rainfall, and that will also depend on your location. In the north of the country where you’ll find the densest jungles, humidity and rainfall during the spring can be relatively high, interspersed with dry spells. If your Costa Rica vacation rental is on the coast, you’ll benefit from cool winds that reduce the humidity and blow away any showers very quickly to reveal bright blue skies and sunny days.

• During summer: during the summer, the ‘Green’ season starts in Costa Rica and rain showers can pop up unexpectedly, especially in the central valley. On the Caribbean coast, the Trade Winds blow in and reduce the humidity considerably, and the sea starts to warm from June onwards, making it ideal for snorkelling and diving.

• During autumn: while September and October can be a little damp, especially in the tropical north, by November the ‘Green’ season draws to a close and the dry season starts. The days are sunny and warm, and showers are few and very brief, making this the start of the main travel season. Our Costa Rica villas and luxury vacation rental homes give you the chance to make the most of those balmy days on the beach, and the drier weather makes it ideal for adventures into the country’s interior to discover the plenitude of natural wonders here.

• During winter: winter is a little bit of a misnomer in Costa Rica, as this is actually the driest and warmest time of the year, with rainfall barely registering and the thermometer firmly fixed at around 28°C (around 80°F). This is the time to explore places, such as Tortuguero National Park, or to go whale-watching to observe the humpback whales. Keep a look out for green macaws flying around Sarapiqui, and jewel-like hummingbirds darting around the garden of your luxurious rental villa.