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Season and Climate in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a beautiful tropical country located close to the equator. It has many microclimates and the rainfall threshold varies between the regions of the country.

The various climate zones often contrast with each other, when it's the raining in the Pacific Coast during September and October, its dry on the Caribbean Coast for the same period. Due to the rugged mountain terrains, different weather conditions and temperature will exist across the country.

There are two distinct seasons in Costa Rica, the dry season and the rainy season. The dry season is from December to April, and the rainy season is from May to November. During the rainy season, the amount of rainfall is highest from September to November. There is short dry spell in July during the middle of the rainy season. Tourism is increasing during the rainy season due to lower rates and travel is not usually compromised unless traveling on secondary roads. Most visitors don't mind a little rain and they can get to enjoy and witness the lush vegetation, blooming orchids and other plant species that complement the rainforest. 

The Caribbean coastline has an average temperature of 86°F during the day and 70°F at night. This is the wettest region in the Country, the average rainfall during the rainy season is 224 inches per year.

The Northern part of the Pacific coast, including Guanacaste, is totally dry for 6 months of the year. It only receives on an average of 59 inches a year.

The Southern part of the Pacific coast, gets more rain than the North, it receives an average of 197 inches a year.

High mountainous areas such as Chirripo, which is Central America's highest peak, have cold, cloudy and windy conditions. The temperature during the day is below 50°F and just below freezing temperatures at night.

San Jose, located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica averages about 78°F during the day and dips around 60°F in the evening. A light sweater is necessary in the evening for the central valley area and the high mountain regions.