Costa Rica » Weather

Costa Rica is located only about eight degrees north of the equator, the climate is tropical year round. However, this varies depending on elevation and rainfall. Therefore, it is much effected by the geography of Costa Rica.

Costa Rica's seasons are defined by how much it rains during a particular period. The year can be easily split into two periods. These two periods are what is known to the residents as Verano, summer and Invierno, winter. The verano season is from December to May, and is the time of year when it is not as wet. Invierno is the period from May to November, and during this time, in many locations, it rains constantly.

Average Temperature (°C)
High - Low
Minimum Period of Record: 12 years

Average Rainfall (cm)

Minimum Period of Record: 34sss years