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Orosí Volcano

Volcano

A volcanic cone in Guanacaste Province, part of Costa Rica's northern volcanic chain and surrounded by tropical dry forest. Hikers and birdwatchers visit local trails, and travellers combine the volcano with nearby hot springs and coastal beaches.

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Orosí Volcano essentials

Country: Costa Rica
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Colon (₡)
Language: Spanish

Orosí Volcano at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Orosí Volcano

Best visited in the dry season (December-April) for clearer views and easier, drier hiking.

Dry season
December-April · 20-32°C
Clearer skies and drier trails make this the best time for views and hiking; lower chance of heavy rain.
Wet/green season
May-November · 20-30°C
Frequent afternoon rains and muddy trails but lush vegetation and fuller waterfalls; visibility to the summit can be reduced.

Weather & Climate near Orosí Volcano

Climate

Orosí Volcano's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 14°C to 25°C. Heavy rainfall (2526 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 14° - 23° 19° 123 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
February - 14° - 23° 19° 47 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
March - 15° - 25° 20° 15 mm - - 4.5 m/s - -
April - 16° - 25° 21° 33 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
May - 17° - 25° 21° 220 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
June - 16° - 24° 20° 335 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
July - 16° - 24° 20° 274 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
August - 16° - 24° 20° 305 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
September - 16° - 24° 20° 355 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
October - 16° - 23° 19° 369 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
November - 15° - 23° 19° 270 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
December - 14° - 23° 18° 180 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Orosí Volcano

Orosí Volcano sits in northern Guanacaste Province; the nearest major city is Liberia. The summit area is best reached by car from Liberia (roughly 40 km by road from the city center, depending on exact start point) via regional roads heading north/west; expect smaller, sometimes unpaved mountain roads near the volcano and a 4x4 or high-clearance vehicle can be helpful. There is no regular public rail service to the volcano - local buses reach nearby towns but you will generally need a taxi or private vehicle for the final approach and for flexibility on minor roads.