Costa Rica’s Climate

Costa Rica is a very tropical country and has several climatic zones.

Costa Rica has no winters or summers, but there is a very heavy rainy season between May and November. Costa Rica’s coastal plains tend to be hot throughout the year. Costa Rica’s basin area, or the Meseta Central, has a moderate climate. And higher elevations in Costa Rica’s mountains are much cooler.

Costa Rica’s rainfall can average up to 100” nationwide. Costa Rica’s greatest rainfall is in the mountains. Annual precipitation on Costa Rica’s coastal regions average 120-140 inches. And Costa Rica’s Meseta Central and the northwest region can receive 60-80 inches between May and October. December thru April is Costa Rica’s dry season.

Costa Rica has a cold tundra volcanic region and also has an exotic forest. Costa Rica’s Talamanca area has a dense jungle, while Guanacaste has white-sand beaches.

Overall, Costa Rica’s climate is very mild. And, as other Tropical countries like Costa Rica, the seasonal changes are not very drastic.