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Climate

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Climate Overview 

Temperatures don't change that much during the year in Costa Rica. The difference in the average temperature from the warmest to the coolest months is no more than five degrees celsius. Temperatures in Costa Rica mostly vary. The two main rainfall regions in Costa Rica are, one on the Caribbean side and one on the Pacific side. The main changes in seasons is the amount of rainfall. Rain usually occurs in the afternoon or evening, the sun is out in the morning or early afternoon. There are no dry seasons in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is rainy year round. The temperatures range from 14 degrees to 25 degrees Celsius in regions such as the Central Valley. The average temperature on the coastal lowlands is around twenty seven degrees celsius. On the summits of the high mountain peaks it is below ten degrees celsius. 

The climate is basically tropical and subtropical. The Highlands are usually cooler. December through April is dry, and May through November is rainy.

 

Seasons 

There are two seasons in Costa Rica: Verano, summer and Invierno, winter. The Verano season is from December to May, and is the time of year when it is not as wet. Invierno is the period from May to November, and during this time, in many locations, it rains constantly. There are only two main seasons: a dry one and a wet one.

December through April is dry, and May through November is rainy. 

 

Winds

The breezes are light in Costa Rica.

Highlands: strong winds.

 

Lankester Botanical Gardens the climate is warm in costa rica

 

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https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cs.html

http://www.tourism.co.cr/costa-rica-geographical-division/costa-rica-northern-mountains/monteverde2.html

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