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Costa Rica has a tropical climate with two distinct seasons: the dry season (known locally as "verano") and the rainy season ("invierno"). The dry season typically lasts from December to April, while the rainy season runs from May to November.

The climate varies depending on the region. The Pacific Coast tends to be hot and dry during the dry season, while the Caribbean side remains more humid and receives rainfall throughout the year. The Central Valley, where the capital San José is located, enjoys a mild and spring-like climate year-round.

Despite the name, the rainy season doesn't mean constant rain — most days start sunny with showers in the afternoon or evening. This period is also known as the "green season" due to the lush vegetation.

Travelers can enjoy Costa Rica year-round, but the best time to visit depends on the activities they plan and the regions they want to explore.

Monthly Weather Comparison

Month	Pacific Coast (°C / °F \| mm / in)	Caribbean Coast (°C / °F \| mm / in)
January	27°C / 81°F \| 5 mm / 0.2 in	26°C / 79°F \| 300 mm / 11.8 in
February	28°C / 82°F \| 8 mm / 0.3 in	26°C / 79°F \| 250 mm / 9.8 in
March	29°C / 84°F \| 12 mm / 0.5 in	27°C / 81°F \| 220 mm / 8.7 in
April	30°C / 86°F \| 25 mm / 1.0 in	27°C / 81°F \| 270 mm / 10.6 in
May	29°C / 84°F \| 150 mm / 5.9 in	27°C / 81°F \| 300 mm / 11.8 in
June	28°C / 82°F \| 200 mm / 7.9 in	26°C / 79°F \| 280 mm / 11.0 in
July	28°C / 82°F \| 120 mm / 4.7 in	26°C / 79°F \| 240 mm / 9.4 in
August	28°C / 82°F \| 160 mm / 6.3 in	26°C / 79°F \| 260 mm / 10.2 in
September	27°C / 81°F \| 250 mm / 9.8 in	26°C / 79°F \| 210 mm / 8.3 in
October	27°C / 81°F \| 300 mm / 11.8 in	26°C / 79°F \| 180 mm / 7.1 in
November	27°C / 81°F \| 120 mm / 4.7 in	26°C / 79°F \| 250 mm / 9.8 in
December	27°C / 81°F \| 20 mm / 0.8 in	26°C / 79°F \| 320 mm / 12.6 in

Month	Pacific Coast (°C / °F \| mm / in)	Caribbean Coast (°C / °F \| mm / in)
January	27°C / 81°F \| 5 mm / 0.2 in	26°C / 79°F \| 300 mm / 11.8 in
February	28°C / 82°F \| 8 mm / 0.3 in	26°C / 79°F \| 250 mm / 9.8 in
March	29°C / 84°F \| 12 mm / 0.5 in	27°C / 81°F \| 220 mm / 8.7 in
April	30°C / 86°F \| 25 mm / 1.0 in	27°C / 81°F \| 270 mm / 10.6 in
May	29°C / 84°F \| 150 mm / 5.9 in	27°C / 81°F \| 300 mm / 11.8 in
June	28°C / 82°F \| 200 mm / 7.9 in	26°C / 79°F \| 280 mm / 11.0 in
July	28°C / 82°F \| 120 mm / 4.7 in	26°C / 79°F \| 240 mm / 9.4 in
August	28°C / 82°F \| 160 mm / 6.3 in	26°C / 79°F \| 260 mm / 10.2 in
September	27°C / 81°F \| 250 mm / 9.8 in	26°C / 79°F \| 210 mm / 8.3 in
October	27°C / 81°F \| 300 mm / 11.8 in	26°C / 79°F \| 180 mm / 7.1 in
November	27°C / 81°F \| 120 mm / 4.7 in	26°C / 79°F \| 250 mm / 9.8 in
December	27°C / 81°F \| 20 mm / 0.8 in	26°C / 79°F \| 320 mm / 12.6 in

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From airport to paradise—rent and roll!

From airport to paradise—rent and roll!

Your Dream Home in Costa Rica Awaits

Your Dream Home in Costa Rica Awaits

Monthly Weather Comparison

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