The Tropical Weather of Costa Rica

Around one quarter of the land in the tropical country of Costa Rica is protected land for parks and reserves and because of this there is incredible flora and fauna all around. It has the most biodiversity in the world, with over 10,000 plant species and 36,000 animals, reptiles and insects.

In addition to all of the amazing species present in beautiful Costa Rica, there are also 12 distinct ecosystems. This country really has a little something for everyone, from dry beaches to tropical wetlands to mangrove swamps!

Furthermore, this tropical country does not even have a winter! The sun shines here throughout the year with an average temperature of 70 to 80 degrees. What more could you ask for!

The Changing of Seasons in Costa Rica

The weather this week and possibly next will be dry and wet and dry and wet, as the change from the rainy season to dry completes in the Central Valley, Central Pacific and North Pacific.

The national weather service of Costa Rica says that the dry/wet days will continue until the process of change is complete, which is expected by the end of the month.

The weather during this period will include hot sunny days, cold cloudy mornings, heavy afternoon rains, cold nights and everything in between and all in the same day on some days.

The experts in Costa Rica say that when strong winds are present there is less chance of rain. However, the winds are expected to stabilize over the coming week, which signifies the change to the dry or summer season.

The Central and South Pacific has yet to enter the transition period and can expect more isolated rain. The dry season is expected to reach the area by mid December. So very soon we will be back to our beautiful pacific coast beaches full of sun all day long!