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Central Pacific Weather Region

From the Tarcoles River down to the Baru River, the central Pacific weather zone includes Jaco, Quepos and Manuel Antonio and encompasses great variations in altitude.

Temperatures

• Average annual temperature in the mountains: 17°C (63°F). The temperature can drop to 9°C (48°F) at night
• Average annual temperature on the coast: 27°C (81°F). Daytime temperatures are at their highest between January and May, averaging 32°C (90°F), with nighttime lows hovering above 22°C (71°F).

So dress appropriately if taking a tour from one of the coastal towns into the higher elevations.

Rainfall / Wet & Dry Seasons

• The dry season runs from January to March, with February being the driest month.
• The rest of the year is technically the rainy season, October being the rainiest. But, despite the long “rainy period”, there is on average five hours of sun per day (usually in the mornings) during the rainy months.

• Annual rainfall in the mountains: 6665mm (262 in.) (elevations up to 1880 m or 6167 ft.)
• Annual rainfall along the coast: 3625mm (143 in.)

Relative Humidity:

• In January and February, it drops to between 75 and 80%
• It reaches its peak of 90% (+/-) in June, September and November. Note that these months come right after the hottest months of the year.

Winds:

Winds from the south dominate the days, while the nights are usually calm with slight breezes from the east.