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Costa Rica vs Philippines: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Costa Rica and Philippines? 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
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, March, April, December

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7,000 islands, one dry season.

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

Peak: January, February, March, April, May, December

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthCosta RicaPhilippinesWinner
Januarybestbesttie
Februarybestbesttie
Marchbestbesttie
Aprilbestbesttie
MaygoodbestPhilippines 🇵🇭
JuneshouldergoodPhilippines 🇵🇭
Julyshouldershouldertie
Augustshouldershouldertie
Septembershouldershouldertie
Octobergoodoff-seasonCosta Rica 🇨🇷
Novembergoodgoodtie
Decemberbestbesttie

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

October

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

Pick Philippines 🇵🇭 if you're going in…

May, June

Easter week (Holy Week) is the busiest local travel period — book ahead.

Months where both are equally good: January, February, March, April, July, August, September, November, December.