Climate of Costa Rica

So, do you enjoy spring? If the answer is "yes," then you will LOVE Costa Rica. In parts of the country it feels like spring the whole year round!

The sun rises and sets close to the same time, each day, during the entire year. Because of this and because of the geographic location of the country, temperatures tend to remain consistent, varying only about five degrees through the course of the seasons. The capitol of San José has an average temperature of around 70 degrees; the days can be hot, but it's cool evenings are free from humidity.

On the very tops of mountains, you can find occasional snow; temperatures can drop below freezing. On the beaches, however, average temperatures range from the mid to upper eighties during the day to the seventies in the evening with cool breezes. The humidity levels in the cloud and rain forests are typically at the 100% level.

Climate in Costa Rica is usually broken down into two seasons: the dry or high season, and the wet, green, or low season.

The dry season runs from December through April. The weather is typically sunny and warm, though there is always a possibility of occasional rain, especially in the jungle and high mountains.

The wet season is from May through early November. Even though it is known as the "wet" season, mornings are usually sunny. Rain, sometimes in downpours, comes in the afternoon, usually clearing for the evening. It is important to note that this is not "monsoon" weather! There are days when it does not rain at all.

There is a period during the rainy season, in July, when the rain decreases called "Veranillo de San Juan" (Saint John's summer.)

In summary, Costa Rico offers a variety of climates, depending on the altitude of your destination and the time of year that you travel. Again, this amazing country offers an impressive variety of options to choose and explore.