When to go to Pico Bonito National Park
February - July
This is the dry season with less rainfall and temperatures ranging from 25-30oC in the lowest reaches. The region starts at the coast and heads into the mountains, growing cooler with higher altitudes. There are many wildlife spotting opportunities, and these months are ideal for bird-watching as temperatures are warm and the weather is dry. Being a tropical, forested region there can be rain at any time which generally arrives in short bursts.
27°C Average max daytime temperature
16°C Average min nighttime temperature
15 days per season rainfall
Low humidity
August - January
The rains of the wet season arrive during these months, growing heavier towards the end of the year. Temperatures do not vary much, hovering between 25-30oC. The first few months of the wet season are still great for bird-watching, and the region can be visited throughout the year as long as you remember to pack waterproofs.
25°C Average max daytime temperature
16°C Average min nighttime temperature
18 days per season rainfall
Low humidity
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