Had Enough Winter Wonderland? It’s Time to Warm Up This February in Costa Rica

Oh, Canada, have you had your fill of snow and ice?

Same to you, Europe. And you as well, Eastern Seaboard.

Did you know that the average temperature in Toronto in February is negative 3 degrees celsius? That’s 27 degrees for the Fahrenheit followers. In Boston, things tend to warm up a bit in February, all the way to an average of 0 degrees celsius (30 Fahrenheit). Germany cranks way up to an average of 5 degrees celsius for the month (41 Fahrenheit), while our friends in the Scottish Highlands bask in the glow of 7 celsius (45 Fahrenheit).

Bottom line: The world is a very cold, dark place in February. 

But there are exceptions ….

Sunshine, Surfing and Perfect Sunsets: February in Costa Rica  

The month of February falls in the heart of the southern hemisphere summer. 

In Costa Rica, that means ideal weather patterns, cloudless skies, dreamy beach conditions and more gallo pinto and Imperial beer on tap than you could ever imagine.

This is one of the best months of the year to ditch your parka, book a quick flight to San Jose and make the trek down to Dominical. That’s because the southern Pacific zone is absolutely loaded with family-fun activities taking place all month long.

For example, every day in February the shores of Dominical and Playa Hermosa beaches will feature surf instructors teaching kids and adults how to ride waves. The skies above these same beaches will see paragliders swooping in from way up in the heavens. Furthermore, boats will be loaded in Uvita, ready to venture to Cano Island for snorkeling trips, or preparing to catch marlin and tuna out at sea. Whales migrate in these same waters, as do sea turtles and dolphins. The rivers, still capped with warm water, are excellent for rafting, and the waterfalls are still cascading from well above ground zero.

February is a time when all of the elements come together to form perfect vacation conditions. Golfing, exploring, hiking, epic sunsets and eating well will be on the menu all month long.

Envision Yourself Having a Blast While on Holiday

Envision Festival arrives at the end of the month, bringing thousands of music lovers into the region. 

For seven days and nights, the area near Playa Hermosa is transformed into one big ole party, featuring music acts, live entertainment performances and all kinds of spiritual workshops. A lot of the music featured is electronic, but not all of it. Even if you aren’t into fist pumping a la The Jersey Shore, there are plenty of ways to have a good time at Envision Festival. In fact, the festival stages alone are enough to blow one’s ever-expanding mind wide open.

And even more good news! If you’re planning to go to the festival but have not locked down accommodations yet, YouGetHere Vacation Rentals has a few villas still available for the event dates. Email us today to dial in your luxury vacation rental.

If you’re looking for festival tickets, lineup information or any other exact details, this link will guide you on your journey.

Luxury Rental Villas Are Still Available, But They’re Filling Up Fast

Look, you’re cutting it close here. February isn’t far away, so the time to act is now.

Luckily for you, we still have some incredible vacation villas available to rent.

For larger groups, The Jade House is one of the top rental homes in the entire area. We’re talking seven bedrooms, three swimming pools and million-dollar views. You can spend a lifetime searching Airbnb and never come across a rental home as awesome as The Jade House. It’s a special place to stay.

In addition, Villa Maravilla and Vista Encanto are two other fabulous choices with availability.

Villa Maravilla is a new, luxury home located between the towns of Dominical and Uvita. Everything in the villa sparkles with class, with a spectacular layout to boot.

Vista Encanto, located a bit further south in Ojochal, has five bedrooms and the best views you’ll ever find. It’s close to the world famous Playa Ventanas, where beachgoers can explore a massive sea cave.

These three vacation rentals represent some of the best inventory in the YouGetHere Vacation Rentals portfolio, and any of the three can be booked for dates in February 2026.

Chances are, you’re reading this blog from a place with ice on the ground. Forget about that bitter chill for a moment and instead imagine the only ice in your vicinity being the frozen water in your margarita. Swimsuit on, lathered in sunblock, with your feet off the ground and nary a care in the world. Doesn’t that sound so much better than shoveling snow all month?

We already know the answer. We’ll see you soon. And leave the shovel at home.