There are two main seasons in Costa Rica: the dry and the "green" seasons. The dry season extends from December to May, and boasts hotter weather with less rain. (While much of Costa Rica is lush rainforest, there is almost always the chance of rain!) The "green" season offers slightly cooler temperatures because of the increase in precipitation, and extends from June to November. The temperature is range is vast, spreading between 60º and 100º, depending on the area of the country. The west coast - the Guanacaste and Puntarenas (Jaco Beach) provinces - are the warmest climate year round.
The other provinces are much more temperate. For more information on the provinces of Costa Rica, please see the specific section below.
As Costa Rica is only 9° above the equator, it enjoys intense sun exposure. And when the sun sets, usually between 5-6pm, it is very dark. Being so close to the equator prevents long dusks and dawns; it is either bright and sunny or dark!
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