Does Costa Rica get Hurricanes? Rarely, Here’s Why
Does Costa Rica get Hurricanes? Rarely—Here’s Why You may have seen something online about a hurricane tracking toward Costa Rica. Or maybe you’re planning a vacation during the hurricane season and wondering if you need to be worried? The short answer is no; Costa Rica doesn’t typically get hit with hurricanes. But there’s more to […]
Drier in July? Meet Costa Rica’s Canicular Period
Drier in July? Meet Costa Rica’s Canicular Period If you’ve ever visited Costa Rica in July and been surprised by unexpectedly dry, sunny weather in the middle of what should be the rainy season, you’ve likely experienced the canicular period. This fascinating meteorological phenomenon is one of Central America’s most distinctive climate patterns, yet it […]
Intertropical Convergence Zone: Costa Rica’s Rain Maker
Intertropical Convergence Zone: Costa Rica’s Rain Maker If you’ve spent time in Costa Rica, you’ve likely experienced the rhythm of sunny mornings followed by afternoon downpours during the rainy season. Maybe you’ve wondered what causes this pattern or why certain months have way more rain than others. In this post, we’ll explain what the Intertropical […]
Costa Rica Temperature Variations: From Coastal Heat to Mountain Cool
Learn about Costa Rica’s wide variety of temperatures and get average temperature ranges for the areas you are going!
Tropical Waves: What Are They & What To Expect in Costa Rica
Tropical Waves: What are they and what to expect in Costa Rica? You may have seen on the news that an onda tropical is approaching Costa Rica. What is that anyway? Without getting too technical an onda tropical, or tropical wave in English, is an area of unsettled weather that moves across the Atlantic Ocean from east […]
5 Things to Know About the Weather in Costa Rica
5 key things to know about Costa Rica’s weather. From the reliability of weather apps to when the weather is best for visiting, and more.