SeasonMapCosta Rica in February
February is Costa Rica's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 10 destinations average 87/100, led by Santa Teresa at 94 — 35°C and 2 rainy days — while Monteverde is cooler at 27°C and scores 88.
#1 of 12 months for Costa Rica · 10 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Costa Rica in February
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Teresa | Beach | 35°C | 7 mm · 2 days | 94 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Nosara | Beach | 38°C | 8 mm · 2 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Tamarindo | Beach | 35°C | 1 mm · 1 day | 92 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Jacó | Beach | 35°C | 60 mm · 14 days | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 5 | Manuel Antonio | Beach | 34°C | 101 mm · 20 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 6 | Monteverde | Trekking hub | 27°C | 5 mm · 2 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 7 | San José | City | 31°C | 57 mm · 11 days | 87 tier A | Yes |
| 8 | Puerto Viejo | Beach | 31°C | 149 mm · 19 days | 85 tier A | Yes |
| 9 | La Fortuna | Trekking hub | 29°C | 38 mm · 8 days | 81 tier A | Yes |
| 10 | Tortuguero | National park | 32°C | 95 mm · 22 days | 75 tier B | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means February is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Costa Rica in February
- Leatherback nesting at Las Baulas · Tamarindo · 20 Oct – 15 Feb