The Dominical Costa Rica Weather

Every day is the best day to travel to Costa Rica! The Dominical Costa Rica weather is pleasant the whole year round, especially if you adopt the “pura vida” attitude.

The rainforest is close by, so it rains frequently. However, our experience is that most travelers don’t see the rain as a problem.  Generally, it rains for a short period in the late afternoon or evening, which cools things down a bit for the night. The temperatures are fairly consistent year round, with highs usually around 31 degrees Celsius (88 degrees Fahrenheit) and lows around 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit). The ocean also remains nicely warm the whole year.

Dry Season and Rainy Season in Dominical

The period from mid-December until April is considered dry season. Mother Nature is in charge, so be prepared for something different. When it is dry, the days are very sunny and sunsets are stunning. However, nights are generally warmer due to the absence of the late afternoon showers.

The other months are considered Rainy Season, or more positively, “Green Season,” because the rain makes the nature lush. The rainforest and waterfalls are most beautiful in Green Season.  September and October are the rainiest months, which also happen to be the best months for whale watching. Days are more cloudy, but the mornings are in general very sunny. In October it is possible to have a few days dark and wet in a way that some people would find unpleasant. So, if you really do not like rain avoid October, It’s a trade off for lush vegetation, wildlife and more pleasant temperatures. 

Dominical Costa Rica weather statistics

The nearest weather station of EL INSTITUTO METEOROLÓGICO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA (IMN) is located in Damas, Quepos. Below you will find the average climate statistics of this weather station.

Dominical weather statistics, source: www.imn.ac.cr

Sunrise, Sunset and Day length in Costa Rica

The day-length does not vary too much throughout the year. The shortest day is 11:30 hours and occurs in mid-June. Around that time the sun rises around 5:20 am and sets around 6 pm. The longest day is 12:40 hours and happens mid-December. At that time sunrise occurs around 5:50 am and sunset occurs around 5:20 pm. The upside is great sleep and early sunsets.  The downside, which is also an upside, is early morning wildlife sounds. Pura vida!