North America · September
Best time to visit Costa Rica in September 🇨🇷
September 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. September is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Costa Rica is like in September
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 September instead
Japan in September
Cherry blossoms in spring, fiery maples in autumn.
Indonesia in September
Endless islands, two seasons.
China in September
Continental — pick a region first.
Jordan in September
Petra under blue skies.
Türkiye in September
Cappadocia balloons and Aegean beaches.
Georgia in September
Mountain valleys and wine country.