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Carribean Weather Zone

Includes all the Caribbean Region cities like Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Manzanillo, Limon, Tortuguero, Siquirres, Guapiles, etc.

Temperatures

• Temperatures are relatively constant year round.
• May, June and October are the hottest months with average daily highs of 31°C (88°F)
• January, February, July and December have the coolest average day time temperatures: 29°C (84°F)
• Nighttime temperatures are usually cool and comfortable and range from 20 to 22°C (68- 71°F)

Rainfall / Wet & Dry Seasons

There is no defined dry season here. It rains a lot.

• The least rainy months are February/March and September/October, the latter being some of the rainiest on the Pacific side.
• July, November and December are the rainiest months.
• All months tend to have at least 4.5 to 5 hours of sun daily (on average) except July, which is the rainiest month.
• NOTE: Tortuguero is very famous for its nesting sea turtles. Their nesting season coincides with the rainy season.

Humidity

The Caribbean Region is the most humid region in Costa Rica.

• Humidity values are fairly constant throughout the year averaging in the upper 80's
• March and April tend to be the least humid months at 84%
• June, July, November and December are the most humid with values reaching 90% (these are also the rainiest months)