North America · August
Best time to visit Costa Rica in August 🇨🇷
August in Costa Rica is shoulder season — mixed conditions. a shoulder-season pick — quieter and cheaper, but expect mixed weather or a few closures.
Costa Rica year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Costa Rica are January, February, March, April, December. August is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Costa Rica is like in August
Dec–Apr dry & sunny. May–Nov green season — afternoon rain, lower prices. Caribbean coast on its own schedule (driest Sep–Oct).
Insider tip
Green season has half the prices and a quarter the crowds — most days have only afternoon rain.
Where to go in August instead
Indonesia in August
Endless islands, two seasons.
Georgia in August
Mountain valleys and wine country.
United Kingdom in August
Bring layers — and an umbrella.
Ireland in August
Forty shades of green, always a chance of rain.
Iceland in August
Midnight sun or northern lights — both, never at once.
Norway in August
Fjords in summer, aurora in winter.