Costa Rica has a temperate tropical climate marked by two seasons: the dry (December- April) and the wet (May-November). The average temperature throughout the year is between 71°F and 81°F. During the rainy season, mornings are generally sunny followed by late afternoon showers. Literally every landscape transitions from brown to a vibrant green, lending the name "green season" to this low tourism period. In terms of weather, the best times to visit are December and January, when the countryside is still fertile and green from the rainy season, but the days are sunny.
The northeast slopes of the Central Cordillera mountains receive almost 200 inches of yearly rainfall. The Caribbean region gets 141 inches of rain annually, with the wettest months being July, November and December. The Osa Peninsula is another wet area, which receives more than 200 inches of rain annually.
Often described as having a perpetual Spring climate, the Central Valley's average temperatures range from 72°F and 75°F, with little variation throughout the year. Along the coast, average daytime temperatures range from of 88°F to 92°F, with evening temperatures of 71°F. Sun however feels much hotter due to proximity to the equator.
Typically, the months of January and February are the windiest, with persistent northeasterly trade winds that flow through the mountains. We experienced these in Poas, as well as during the entire time on our drive past Arenal on to Monteverde.
Due to its proximity to the equator, Costa Rica experiences early sunrises and sunsets at 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 P.M. respectively, with little change throughout the year.
The northeast slopes of the Central Cordillera mountains receive almost 200 inches of yearly rainfall. The Caribbean region gets 141 inches of rain annually, with the wettest months being July, November and December. The Osa Peninsula is another wet area, which receives more than 200 inches of rain annually.
Often described as having a perpetual Spring climate, the Central Valley's average temperatures range from 72°F and 75°F, with little variation throughout the year. Along the coast, average daytime temperatures range from of 88°F to 92°F, with evening temperatures of 71°F. Sun however feels much hotter due to proximity to the equator.
Typically, the months of January and February are the windiest, with persistent northeasterly trade winds that flow through the mountains. We experienced these in Poas, as well as during the entire time on our drive past Arenal on to Monteverde.
Due to its proximity to the equator, Costa Rica experiences early sunrises and sunsets at 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 P.M. respectively, with little change throughout the year.
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