Historical monthly weather
Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.
Sweet spotPeak Jan–Mar. Go in Apr, Dec for similar weather.
Sunny share of daylightFeb · 68%
WarmestApr · 75°F
WettestSep
Best windowDec–Apr
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
Resplendent quetzals and hundreds of species in a misty Costa Rican cloud forest.
Best time to visit
Aim for Dec–Apr, the 5 months that line up best.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Monteverde Cloud Forest?
The best time to visit Monteverde Cloud Forest is December–April, in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
Where is Monteverde Cloud Forest?
Monteverde Cloud Forest is in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
What is Monteverde Cloud Forest known for?
Resplendent quetzals and hundreds of species in a misty Costa Rican cloud forest.
