Be prepared for sunshine, rain, cool mountain breezes, and muggy jungle mists depending on where and when you visit our country.
Rugged topography means we have amazing biodiversity and a wide variety of microclimates. As you ascend or descend in altitude, or move from one province to another, our weather changes drastically.

Rain

Our rainy or “green season,” which typically brings sunny mornings and afternoon showers, lasts from May to November, but it's best to be prepared for rain at any time of the year.
In rain forests and cloud forests, it rains almost every day, sometimes several times per day.

The Central Valley

In the Central Valley, year-round daytime temperatures are in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit (20-24 degrees C). At night, expect temperatures in 50s and 60s. (17-20 C).

Beaches

Costa Rica’s beaches are hot and humid, except for the northwestern province of Guanacaste, whichtends to be dry and breezy. Temperatures will be in the 80s and 90s (24-32 C) at the beach. Remember you are only 8 degrees from the equator, so use plenty of sunscreen and a hat.

High altitudes