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Exploring San José

The city of San José has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around San José include:

• Arenal Volcano National Park
• El Tigre Waterfalls
• Lake Arenal
• Sky Adventures Monteverde Park
• Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
• Selvatura Adventure Park
• Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde

When making plans for your trip to San José, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight to La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to identify one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore San José?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to explore San José, you might find this info about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in San José are typically March and February, whereas the coldest months are usually January and December. The months with the most rain are October and August, whereas February and January have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 33°C and at night it is 23°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 59 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 32°C during the day and 25°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 943 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 29°C and the night-time average is 24°C. Average precipitation for this season is 1303 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 29°C and 23°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 942 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in San José is 3247 mm.