When to go to Ruta de las Flores

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November - April

The mountainous interior has a milder climate and during the dry season in December and January temperatures can hover around 18°C and it is cool at night. However this is also when the flowers are in bloom and it is particularly scenic.

31°C Average max daytime temperature

17°C Average min nighttime temperature

4 days per season rainfall

Moderate humidity

Ruta de las Flores

May - October

With the start of the rainy season temperatures and humidity increase and towards September there is a higher chance of tropical storms. In May the coffee plants are in bloom over the hillsides, which is a truly glorious sight.

29°C Average max daytime temperature

19°C Average min nighttime temperature

25 days per season rainfall

Moderate humidity

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