Destination

Cocos Island

Q: When is the best time to visit Cocos Island?

The best time to visit Cocos Island is Jun–Nov, in Pacific, Costa Rica.

Pacific, Costa Rica

Best timeJun–Nov

Set inPacific, Costa Rica

In season~77°F high

Climate75–79°F

Fares from$533

Nearest airportSJO

CurrencyCRC

LanguageSpanish

TimezoneUTC-06:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

On the map

Map showing the location of Cocos Island

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Feb–Mar. Go in Jan for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightMar · 51%

WarmestFeb · 79°F

WettestMay

Best windowJun–Nov

Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A remote liveaboard-only island wrapped in schooling hammerheads.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Nov, the 6 months that line up best.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cocos Island?

The best time to visit Cocos Island is June–November, in Pacific, Costa Rica.

Where is Cocos Island?

Cocos Island is in Pacific, Costa Rica. The nearest major airport is SJO.

What is Cocos Island known for?

A remote liveaboard-only island wrapped in schooling hammerheads.

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