Month guide · San José · Costa Rica
San José in November
What November is really like in San José: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Puroticorico, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Rains ease through the month and windy, dry weather begins to arrive.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 10th-warmest month in San José: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with October (25°C (77°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:31
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:12
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Green season (May–August). Sunny mornings and afternoon rain, with a drier spell often in July and lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in San José, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · Barrio Amón
Centro Nacional de la Cultura (CENAC)
Check what is on at the contemporary art museum, and look into the courtyards of the old factory buildings.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Barrio Amón
Museo de los Niños
The children's museum occupies a former penitentiary, a castle-like building north of the centre.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Street · Centro
Avenida Central
Walk it from west to east, starting at the market and ending at the Teatro Nacional for a coffee.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
Landmark · Centro
Plaza de la Democracia
The stepped public square in front of the Museo Nacional commemorates the abolition of the army and the 1948 events, with views towards the mountains around the valley.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 16°C and 15 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit San José?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
San José in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit San José?
It is a shoulder-season month. Rains ease through the month and windy, dry weather begins to arrive.
+How warm is San José in November?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in San José in November?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.