People often wonder what to expect when they come to Costa Rica, particularly about the weather.
Will it be hot all the time? Will it be raining every day? Do I need a jacket and pants or will I live in flip flops? Well, the answer varies on what part of Costa Rica you will be visiting.
There are 12 climatic zones in Costa Rica, ranging from hot and humid to cool and dry. The temperature is determined mostly by elevation and season. Costa Rica has two seasons throughout the year. There’s the dry season from December to April and the rainy season from May to November.
Costa Rica’s microclimates range from the steamy volcanoes to the cool cloud forests, and from the dense jungle to the tropical dry forests and hot beaches. Go Fish Costa Rica offers trips that give visitors several microclimate options, most within a two-hour drive from Tamarindo.
