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Costa Rica vs Nepal: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Costa Rica and Nepal? 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
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Jul
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Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, March, April, December

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Nepal

Asia

Crystal-clear mountain views in autumn.

Jan
Feb
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Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: March, April, October, November

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthCosta RicaNepalWinner
JanuarybestgoodCosta Rica 🇨🇷
FebruarybestgoodCosta Rica 🇨🇷
Marchbestbesttie
Aprilbestbesttie
Maygoodgoodtie
Juneshoulderoff-seasonCosta Rica 🇨🇷
Julyshoulderoff-seasonCosta Rica 🇨🇷
Augustshoulderoff-seasonCosta Rica 🇨🇷
Septembershouldershouldertie
OctobergoodbestNepal 🇳🇵
NovembergoodbestNepal 🇳🇵
DecemberbestgoodCosta Rica 🇨🇷

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

January, February, June, July, August, December

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

Pick Nepal 🇳🇵 if you're going in…

October, November

Book teahouses for Annapurna/Everest Apr & Oct months in advance.

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