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When is there a rain season in Costa Rica Pacific coast? |
Travel Info I want to go there in the middle of the march. What is the temperature of air and water? Travel Tips Costa Rica's dry season is from late November to mid April and the rainy season from May to mid November. During March the Pacific coast is very warm and dry. Water temperatures are also warm. Conditions vary somewhat depending on the exact location on the Pacific. More information is given below: 1. North Pacific This region includes the province of Guanacaste, the western section of the province of Alajuela and the northern section of the Puntarenas Province. This is one of Costa Rica鈥檚 most visited regions as it includes some of the country鈥檚 most dazzling beaches (Tambor, S谩mara and Flamingo among others). Liberia, Its main city, has an average annual temperature of 82 F (28 C) with high temperatures above 90 F (32 C) from February through April. Although this is Costa Rica鈥檚 sunniest region, you can expect regular afternoon showers from June through October 鈥?excluding a traditional dry spell in July called 鈥渧eranillo鈥?or little summer. The North Pacific has an average annual rainfall of 55 inches (1400 mm) and boasts its sunniest months from January through April. 2. Central Pacific This coastal region includes parts of the provinces of Puntarenas and San Jos茅 starting from the T谩rcoles River down to the the Bar煤 River. This area includes the well-visited beach communities of Jac贸, Dominical, Uvita, Quepos (near Manuel Antonio National Park) and Puntarenas to the north. In Puntarenas, daytime temperatures may reach the low nineties (above 32 degrees Centigrade) throughout the year. March through May are usually considered the hottest months, although at the beaches, refreshing breezes moderate the heat. The dry season in this area lasts from about January through March, which means rain showers will occur most afternoons at other times of year. 3. South Pacific Part of the province of Puntarenas, this region boasts some of Costa Rica鈥檚 most varied topography including high mountains and vast tracks of pristine rainforest located in the Osa Peninsula. This area has a very distinct dry (January to mid April) and rainy season (May through December). Temperatures near the coast do not vary much and average from the low 80鈥檚 through low 90鈥檚 (upper 20鈥檚 to low 30鈥檚 Centigrade) throughout the year. In the Valle del General (General Valley) expect more moderate temperatures (high 70鈥檚 to low 80鈥檚) and morning temperatures as low as 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 C) in the higher elevations. Precipitation varies widely from 120 inches (3000 mm) in the Valle del General to 200 inches (5000 mm) in the Osa Peninsula. The rainiest month in this area tends to be October, while the driest month is usually February. Source(s): I have lived here for many years Other Travel Tips I would check at www.frommers.com. It gives some overviews. I'm going in June i hope it's nice! |
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