Local conditions vary according to elevation, season and location.
Expect average temperatures from 85-95 F and moderate humidity on the coast compared to cooler temperatures averaging 72 F in the mountains and Central Valley where you may need a light sweater at night. However, this is an inaccurate and simplistic description of climate and travel seasons. We can help you plan a trip any time of year based on geographical variations. While the months of December through April tend to be almost rainless on the Pacific coast, this is when it rains the most on the Caribbean coast. Most travelers visit Costa Rica to escape winter in North America when average rainfall throughout the country is low and migrant bird populations are highest.