When to go to Caribbean coast
December - April
Unlike the rest of the country, the Caribbean coast doesn’t have a defined dry season. Whilst December is the wettest month, precipitation lessens during January and February and by March it is the driest time of year. At their highest, temperatures hover around 29°C.
33°C Average max daytime temperature
20°C Average min nighttime temperature
4 days per season rainfall
Very High humidity
May - November
Rainfall begins to ramp up in April and remains consistent throughout these summer months, peaking in July. There is a blip in the cycle during September, when you’ll find a brief respite from the rains, before they pick up again in October. Even during the wetter months the rainfall can be sporadic leaving plenty of sunshine hours, and as Costa Rica lies south of the hurricane belt the region can still be enjoyed throughout the year safely. From late June to late October, wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy the Green sea turtle nesting period.
32°C Average max daytime temperature
21°C Average min nighttime temperature
18 days per season rainfall
High humidity
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