Costa Rica · Costa Rica

June

Quietest month of the year — budget prices, almost no other tourists, and the rainforest at its most dramatic.

Strong option

#7 of 12 months

There are better months for Costa Rica — see the full ranking below.

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Climate

High

26°C

Low

18°C

Rain

241mm

Sun

5.1hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How June scores in Costa Rica

Weather

Average

Value

Outstanding

Crowds

Outstanding

Events

Above average

Atmosphere

Good

What you gain in June

↑The cheapest month to visit: accommodation, tours, and car hire at annual lows — the same national parks, wildlife, and experiences at a fraction of peak cost
↑National parks and hiking trails are essentially to yourself; Corcovado, Manuel Antonio, and Tortuguero trails have almost no other visitors
↑Waterfalls are at their most powerful — Nauyaca, La Paz, and La Fortuna Falls run at full capacity and are spectacular; rivers for white-water rafting are at peak levels

What you sacrifice

↓Heavy daily rainfall (241mm) is the trade-off for all the value; mornings often start clear but afternoons are reliably wet — plan activities for 7–11am
↓Sunshine hours drop to 5.1 daily and overcast conditions are common; photography of beaches and landscapes requires patience
↓Some tour operators and smaller lodges run reduced schedules or close for maintenance; fewer options at the budget end of the market

How June compares to July (best month)

Factor	June	July ★
Weather	4	5
Value	9	8
Crowds	9	8

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June in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Costa Rica, not across destinations. Methodology →