Month by month
What each season brings, so you know what to look for.
August
Green season-
Weather
Warm, with regular afternoon rain and a sunny start to most days.
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Wildlife
Southern humpback whales are in season and dolphins are common on boat trips. Birds, monkeys and sloths are active in the cooler mornings.
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Good to know
Moderate crowds. 15 August (Mother's Day) is a national holiday, so beaches and restaurants can be busier around that weekend.
The year at a glance
| Season | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry season | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||
| Green season | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||
| Humpback whales (southern) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
| Humpback whales (northern) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||||||
| Rainiest months | Yes | Yes |