Typical weather conditions in Costa Rica
2006 Highs & Lows | Rainfall amounts | Rainy days by Region
What's your pleasure, eternal spring or eternal summer?
Neither is a problem! If a particular area is too hot, just move to a slightly higher elevation and presto, the conditions change to suit your needs.Costa Rica weather doesn't change much since we are very close to the equator.
The busiest time of year for tourism is the dry season from December thru March. During this period, hotels are booked solid, the rental costs are higher, and tours are busier due to warm and dry Costa Rica weather.
Costa Rica flora is a beautiful green and has robust plant life almost year round. Even in Guanacaste province, the driest area of the country, when the leaves turn brown and fall off the trees they are replaced with beautiful flowering buds and flowers not seen during the wet season.
The wet season doesn't mean it rains all day. Expect brilliant sunshine in the mornings with clouds rolling in by afternoon, and a few hours of rain, usually followed by clearing skies. This time of year the already vibrant grasses and plants take on an added hue that is hard to describe.
Here are some examples of the highs and lows in various parts of the country to illustrate the differences in Costa Rica weather :
| Area | Low ºF | High ºF |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 58-68 | 75-83 |
| Manuel Antonio | 68-73 | 85-91 |
| Nicoya | 68-73 | 87-98 |
| Golfito | 70-73 | 88-93 |
| Puntarenas | 70-75 | 88-98 |
| Monteverde | 51-58 | 67-72 |
| Cerro Chirripó | 32-48 | 40-50 |
Not much change in temperature except for Cerro Chirripó which is the highest mountain in the country at 12,500'. That's a little cold for me!
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