Jaco Costa Rica Weather & When to Go

Jaco Beach is located in the central Pacific region of Costa Rica. As with the rest of Costa Rica, this Jaco Costa Rica Weather area experiences two seasons in Costa Rica: the wet season (from May to November) and the dry season (October-June).

Generally speaking the area tends to be humid throughout the Jaco Costa Rica Weather year and temperatures average about 86 F year round.

No matter the Jaco Costa Rica Weather season in Jaco Beach, it will always be HOT. Add humidity into the mix and you get a very "tropical" feel in this low-lying beach town so consider a hotel with AC and/or pool so that you can relax away from the beach or main road as heat becomes intense by midday.

When deciding which season that you would like to spend in Jaco, you should consider the following Jaco Costa Rica Weather :

The dry season is also the high season for tourists so, more crowds on the beach, waves, bars etc and higher prices for hotel rooms.

The wet season is a bit of a misnomer as it there are usually showers in the afternoon; however, both the morning and evening tend to be clear. This is also the low season for tourism yet it is a great time for surfers as waves pick up intensity in these months. (be careful swimming in both Jaco and Hermosa during this time)

To enjoy Jaco in any Jaco Costa Rica Weather season, stay hydrated and lathered in sun screen and aware of the powerful waves/currents at the beach.

Source: Instituto Meteorologico Nacional (Costa Rican National Meteorological Institute)