| Costa Rica is a tropical country and like most | | | | For example, the Guancaste area is in the |
| countries in the tropics has two seasons - a wet | | | | lowlands and the climate is dry, whereas |
| and a dry season. The dry season is from | | | | Montverde is in the highlands and so is misty and |
| December to April and the rainy season is from | | | | foggy throughout the year. The best weather is |
| May to November. Because Costa Rica is so | | | | enjoyed in the Central Valley where the capital |
| diverse and has micro climates, this isn't always | | | | San Jose is located - here you can enjoy an |
| exactly correct. In the Northern Lowlands, for | | | | average temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit |
| example, where the Arenal Volcano is situated, | | | | with a cool breeze from the ocean. At sea level, |
| the rainy season is from December to March and | | | | it is warmer - around 79 degrees Fahrenheit and |
| the dry season is from April to November. | | | | the days are hot and the evenings are sultry. On |
| Costa Rica weather is as diverse as the country, | | | | the Caribbean coast, for example, the trade winds |
| which is close to the equator and thus has no | | | | keep the weather hot and humid with lots of rain |
| winter. Because of this, the length of the day is | | | | and no read dry season. Also, we shouldn't forget |
| the same all year round - the sun rises around | | | | the many rainforests where of course, it can be |
| 5am and sets at 6pm with around 12 hours of | | | | quite misty and sultry. |
| sunshine each day. That's pretty perfect if you | | | | If you're looking for a home in Costa Rica, many |
| like it warm and don't miss skiing and | | | | Americans buy elevated plots of land where they |
| snowboarding! | | | | can see the ocean but because it's higher up, |
| The reason that the weather in Costa Rica is so | | | | there are few insects to worry about. |
| varied is because of the difference in elevation. | | | | |