November weather forecast
Costa Rica

November marks the winding down of the wet season in Costa Rica. Rainfall begins to decrease, signaling the transition towards the drier months. Nevertheless, rain showers remain quite common across the country. The average temperatures in November maintain a consistent range from 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F), similar to the preceding months.

In the central highlands, encompassing regions like San Jose and the Cordillera Central, temperatures hover between 18°C (64.4°F) and 20°C (68°F). As the rainfall starts to diminish, the beautiful landscapes and rich biodiversity of these areas become more accessible, with fewer interruptions from precipitation.

The Caribbean coast continues its consistent pattern of rainfall into November. However, the rain showers start to become less frequent, allowing more opportunities for wildlife observation and nature-based activities.

November in Costa Rica does not see the temperature extremes of the hotter months, but it stands out as a transitional period between the wet and dry seasons. Days tend to be warm and humid, with rain showers decreasing in frequency as the month progresses.

As November transitions into December, the dry season sets in, bringing about sunnier and less rainy days. This changing weather makes November an intriguing time to visit Costa Rica, as it combines the lushness of the wet season with increasing periods of sunshine, offering an evolving spectacle of the country's abundant landscapes and wildlife.

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• San José - November »
  On the last day of November, in San José sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:12 CST. November temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 22.7°C (72.9°F) and a low-temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F).
• Limon - November »
  In November, in Limon the rain falls for 17.4 days. In Limon, during November, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 380mm (14.96") of precipitation.
• Alajuela - November »
  In November, in Alajuela the rain falls for 28.2 days. An easing up from the saturated conditions of October is evident in November's weather landscape in Alajuela, Costa Rica.
• Puntarenas - November »
  November is the month with the coldest seawater in Puntarenas with an average sea temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). In Puntarenas in November, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 132mm (5.2") of accumulated precipitation.
• Liberia - November »
  With an average maximum UV index of 6, November is the month with the lowest UV index in Liberia, Costa Rica. In November, in Liberia the rain falls for 18 days.
• Guadalupe - November »
  In Guadalupe during November, the rain falls for 28.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 174mm (6.85") of precipitation. On the first day of November in Guadalupe, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:12.
• San Francisco - November »
  In San Francisco, during November, the rain falls for 26.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 144mm (5.67") of precipitation. In San Francisco, during November, the rain falls for 26.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 144mm (5.67") of precipitation.
• San Isidro - November »
  On the first day of November in San Isidro, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:12. In San Isidro, in November, during 27.9 rainfall days, 165mm (6.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Quesada - November »
  In November, the city of Quesada experiences a decrease in rainfall to 165mm (6.5"), initiating a transition towards the drier months ahead. On the last day of November, in Quesada, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:13 CST.
• San Vicente - November »
  In San Vicente during November, the rain falls for 26.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 144mm (5.67") of precipitation. May, August and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in San Vicente, Costa Rica.
• San Rafael - November »
  On the first day of November in San Rafael sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:12. On the first day of November in San Rafael, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:12.
• San Diego - November »
  In San Diego during November, the rain falls for 28.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 174mm (6.85") of precipitation. In San Diego, Costa Rica, in November, during 28.5 rainfall days, 174mm (6.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated.