Costa Rica
Best Time to Visit Nosara
Nosara has a dry season from December to April and a green season for the rest of the year. The best time to visit depends on whether you prioritise sunshine or solitude. Crowds and prices track the weather closely.
✦ Go in February or March for the best blend of dry weather, good waves, and tolerable crowd levels.
✅ Best months
February and March offer consistently dry, sunny days with manageable crowds. November is excellent for surfers: solid waves, quieter beaches and decent weather before the Christmas rush.
🔥 Peak season
December to mid-April is peak season. Hotels often double their low-season rates. Christmas, New Year, and Easter drive the biggest influx, plus the occasional surf competition in January.
💷 Shoulder (best value)
May and November are the best budget months. Rain comes in short afternoon showers, not all-day downpours. Hotels drop 30-50%, and you still get plenty of dry hours for yoga, surfing, or sunset walks.
🌙 Quietest & cheapest
September and October are the quietest and cheapest — up to 60% off high-season rates. Trade-off: persistent rain, higher humidity, and some restaurants or tour operators close for the month.
Nosara season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Weather: Hot and dry early, with afternoon showers arriving in May. Highs around 32°C, lows 24°C.
Crowds: March: high. May: low.
Great for late-season surfing (March) then pacific beaches for less (May).
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Weather: Rainy with sunny breaks. Temperatures 28-32°C. High humidity.
Crowds: Medium — June quieter, July and August busier with families on holiday.
Best for those who don't mind afternoon rain. Lush landscape, fewer people than peak.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Weather: September and October wettest; November improving. Rain most days, often heavy.
Crowds: September-October: very low. November: low to medium.
Cheapest time for extended stays. Surf season kicks in from November.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Weather: Dry, sunny, 28-31°C. Slight cooldown in January evenings.
Crowds: High — peak tourism from Christmas through February.
Best for guaranteed sun and perfect beach days. Book well ahead.
🎭 Events worth timing a trip around
The Nosara Surf Festival (usually January) draws a relaxed, international crowd. The annual Yoga Festival in February attracts serious practitioners and workshops.
🧳 What to pack
Pack a light rain jacket or poncho even in dry season — microclimates can throw a sudden shower your way.
Found your dates? Get your hotel briefing.
Room tips, the 14-day forecast for your exact stay, dining, transport and more — free for any Nosara hotel.
Researched & reviewed by the TripSage editorial team · Updated July 2026.