San Isidro, Costa Rica: Remote Work City Guide
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- America/Costa Rica · -6h UTC
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About San Isidro
Last updated August 2, 2026
San Isidro in Costa Rica has a cost of living at 59% of the US baseline and uses America/Costa Rica (-6h UTC), with Spanish among its main languages. The city sits at an elevation of about 713 m. The best month for moderate weather is December, with an average of 21°C and about 29 rainy days. Livability is high, with high safety (74), high healthcare (72), and high digital infrastructure (70).
Key metrics
94 matchRecommended travel month
December
Year-round average
Cost of living
59% of US
Compared to US index (100)
Temperature
17–25°C
Target -10–50°C
Rainfall
29 rainy days
420 mm/mo · target 0–31 days
Work hours
10AM–7PM
7h overlap with your schedule
Languages
Spanish
Population
35K
Livability
High
Safety
74
High
Healthcare
72
High
Digital
70
High
Map of San Isidro
Climate chart
Climate by month
| Month | Avg temp (°C) | Low–high (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 17–26 | 213 | 25.1 |
| Feb | 22 | 17–27 | 147 | 21.7 |
| Mar | 22 | 18–27 | 137 | 25.2 |
| Apr | 23 | 18–27 | 319 | 28.6 |
| May | 22 | 19–26 | 712 | 30.7 |
| Jun | 22 | 19–26 | 700 | 29.8 |
| Jul | 22 | 18–25 | 825 | 31 |
| Aug | 22 | 18–25 | 944 | 30.9 |
| Sep | 22 | 18–25 | 807 | 29.9 |
| Oct | 21 | 18–25 | 969 | 30.9 |
| Nov | 21 | 18–25 | 942 | 29.8 |
| Dec | 21 | 17–25 | 420 | 28.9 |
Match score breakdown
How this city compares to your filters. Each factor is scored 0–100%, then multiplied by its weight.
| Factor | Actual | Your preference | Score | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 59% of US | No preference | 100% | 18% | 18.0 pts |
| Work hours | 7h overlap · 10AM–7PM | 08:00–17:00 (America/Los Angeles) | 88% | 18% | 15.8 pts |
| Temperature | 17–25°C | No preference | 100% | 14% | 14.0 pts |
| Precipitation | 420 mm/mo · 29 rainy days | No preference | 100% | 12% | 12.0 pts |
| Language | Spanish | No preference | 100% | 10% | 10.0 pts |
| Livability | High | No preference | 89% | 10% | 8.9 pts |
| Terrain | Neither coastal nor mountainous | No preference | 100% | 8% | 8.0 pts |
| Population | 35K | No preference | 100% | 7% | 7.0 pts |
| Popular destination | Lower profile | Article depth and notability | 23% | 3% | 0.7 pts |
| Overall match | 94 | 100% | 94 |