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Costa Rica vs China: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Costa Rica and China? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Costa Rica

North America

Dry season is high season.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, March, April, December

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China

Asia

Continental — pick a region first.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: March, April, September, October

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthCosta RicaChinaWinner
JanuarybestshoulderCosta Rica 🇨🇷
FebruarybestgoodCosta Rica 🇨🇷
Marchbestbesttie
Aprilbestbesttie
Maygoodgoodtie
Juneshouldershouldertie
Julyshouldershouldertie
AugustshouldergoodChina 🇨🇳
SeptembershoulderbestChina 🇨🇳
OctobergoodbestChina 🇨🇳
NovembergoodshoulderCosta Rica 🇨🇷
DecemberbestgoodCosta Rica 🇨🇷

Pick Costa Rica 🇨🇷 if you're going in…

January, February, November, December

Green season has half the prices and a quarter the crowds — most days have only afternoon rain.

Pick China 🇨🇳 if you're going in…

August, September, October

Train tickets release ~15 days ahead — set a calendar reminder.

Months where both are equally good: March, April, May, June, July.