costa rica weather each season
Travel from one side of Costa Rica to another, or from the coast to the mountains, and youâll be in an entirely different microclimate. In general, higher areas are cooler and have more rain. There are 12 hours of sunlight each day. The sun typically rises around 5:45 am and sets around 5:45 pm. The average temperature in Costa Rica is 76 Â°F. The dry season lasts from December through March or April. Referred to as verano (summer) by locals, this season is marked by days that are typically rain-free. That said, rain can fall during this season, particularly along the Caribbean coast. The length of the dry season varies by region.