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Dry Season Is for Rookies, Why the Rainy Season Is the Best.

Rainer Wiege

Rainer Wiege

Considering a trip to Central America this summer but concerned about the so-called rainy season? The rainier months of May to October are in many ways the best months to see the country. Here is why.

There Are Still Sunny Days

Traveling during the rainy season in Central America does not mean you miss out on sunny beach time. Mornings and early afternoons are usually sunny and beautiful with showers in the afternoon or evening. The rain can actually be a welcome reprieve from the heat of the sun, cooling everything off. September and October are the rainiest months of the year, but May through August offer plenty of sunny days.

Everything Is Greener

One of the best reasons to travel to Central America is to experience the stunning forests and flowers. During the dry season there is little to no rainfall on the Pacific Coast. Consequently the jungle becomes dry and the land becomes arid making everything dusty and brown. Dust can become a serious problem causing many locals to wear masks when driving down or cycling on the road. The rainy season is locally called “the green season” because it is when the jungle becomes the most lush and beautiful. With afternoon or overnight showers in the green season, the entire landscape comes to life. The habitat flourishes which makes wildlife more abundant and easier

Less Crowds

Possibly the best reason to travel to Central America in the rainy season is because there are so many less tourists. Laying on the beach, hiking up a volcano, swimming in hot springs, and spotting animals in the jungle is much more enjoyable without crowds of people. Peak season runs between December and April, so the rest of the year it’s not uncommon to find your own private stretch of beach.

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Less Expensive

Green season also means slow season which means great deals! Hotels, housing rentals, and flights are at significantly discounted prices, often cut in half, during this time which boosts your budget for adventure tours. A trip that you may not be able to afford in the winter may be below your budget in the summer.

Rushing Waterfalls and Rapids

Swimming in waterfalls and white water rafting are big tourist draws in Central America. Pacuare, Costa Rica in particular is a worldwide rafting destination and during the rainy season the higher water levels offer faster, more thrilling rafting. With more rainfall the waterfalls also become more dramatic and rushing.

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Easier to Connect with Locals

If you are considering relocating to Central America, the rainy season is a great time to come visit. It’s often much easier to befriend and gain insight from locals and expats during this time because there are significantly less tourists. Restaurants and cafes are quiet and usually frequented by residents or long-term travelers.

Whale Watching and Turtle Nesting

Humpback whales migrate up the Pacific coast in Costa Rica beginning in August which is an incredible time to take a whale-watching tour. This time of year is also when the leatherback turtles on the Caribbean coast begin to hatch which brings tourists from all over the world to witness the incredible event. You can even volunteer to help the baby turtles make their journey into the ocean.

Prime Surfing

Epic surf put Costa Rica on the map for tourism, and rainy season lends some of the best swells all year. While the Northern Nicoya Peninsula and the South Caribbean coast experience their best surfing conditions between December and March, the Central and Southern Pacific peaks from May until November. With less tourists you will also have less competition for catching world-famous Costa Rican waves. Check out Dominical and Pavones for world-class surfing during the rainy season and little to no crowds.

There are plenty of reasons to come to Central America in the rainy season, but if you really do not want to risk the rain, consider heading to the Caribbean coast which tends to be driest and sunniest in August and September with calm seas for snorkeling. No matter the time of year there is somewhere beautiful to enjoy in Central America.

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