The "Seasons" of Costa Rica

So what will the weather do today?

In Costa Rica there are 2 Seasons known as the High Season and the Green Season. 

It makes sense for me to think in terms of High (dry season) meaning "Summer" or high tourist time when it rains less and you can take advantage of more things to do without being threatened by the rain running you indoors.  And since summer in Costa Rica is Winter in the United States it is a great time to plan your winter vacation to get away to somewhere tropical!


And the Green Season (rainy season)?  There is no "Winter" here!  This is a time when all of the plant life in this beautiful rainforest happily soak up the abundant rain and turn green with thankfulness! In my opinion, it is still a great time to come to the coastal area because it is less crowded!  There is nothing more relaxing than a private secluded beach all to yourself to renew the spirit!

Bear in mind that it is after all a rainforest and can rain even in the High season but it typically is short and sweet and nicely cools things down a bit.  The temperatures range from 70 to 81 degrees year round and December, January and February are the coolest.  The many different elevations throughout the country can also have a bearing on the rain so when you travel from one area to another be sure and pack a lightweight rain jacket and umbrella.

                         

Costa Rica Seasons Chart
	High Season (Dry Season)	Green Season (Rainy Season)
North Pacific Coast	December to April	May to November
Nicoya Peninsula	December to April	May to November
Central Pacific Coast	December to April	May to November
Central Valley	December to April	May to November
Arenal Volcano & Northern Lowlands	April to November (September & October best to see volcano)	December to March
Monteverde (Area)	January to May	June to September November (windy) December (windy)
Caribbean North (w/ Tortuguero)	February, March, September & October	November - January, April - August
Caribbean South (w/ Puerto Viejo)	February, March, September & October	November - January, April - August
Osa Pennisula & Drake Bay	December to April	May to November
San Jose Highlands	December to April	May to November
San Jose Metro (w/ Airport Area)	December to April	May to November
Southern Costa Rica (w/ Golfito)	December to April	May to November
Rincon de la Vieja Area	December to April	May to

(we are on the Central Pacific Coast)