North America · July
Best time to visit Costa Rica in July 🇨🇷
July 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. July is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Costa Rica is like in July
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 July instead
Indonesia in July
Endless islands, two seasons.
Georgia in July
Mountain valleys and wine country.
United Kingdom in July
Bring layers — and an umbrella.
Ireland in July
Forty shades of green, always a chance of rain.
Iceland in July
Midnight sun or northern lights — both, never at once.
Norway in July
Fjords in summer, aurora in winter.