Yep I said it, its been darn hot this year. Hotter than any other time that I can remember myself. So when traveling or booking your trip to Costa Rica, please make sure to do your research before hand and know the time of the year that you are visiting might be hotter than you are used to! Plan accordingly and you should be fine!
Being an ocean / island girl for all of my life, I am pretty used to the hot and the humidity but this past December – March even a bit through April this year, has been way hotter than any past years, that I have been coming here. Of course, this is the time of year that everyone wants to travel here, to escape the cold winter months you all have back home. I get it, truly as I hate the cold but please know that we are not (I wish I was) in control of this weather system and please don’t write a review blaming us for you being too hot. Lol (Yes it has happened once. 😬 )
Being 700ft up the mountain, it is for sure cooler than down on the beaches, so that is an absolute plus! We usually have really wonderful mountain air breezes blowing up through the yard and into the cabins. Although the summer days may be hot, the nights are usually very comfortable with just a ceiling fan turned on. With that being said, we do recommend you keep the windows open (they are screened) and turn on the ceiling fans and/ or floor fans for extra comfort throughout the day (if you choose to stay here) and during the night as you sleep. Of course, most people are off hiking, snorkeling, hanging out the beach or off on other fun excursions during the mornings and afternoon anyway, so please make sure to dress appropriately and comfortably and please pack up the sunscreen. You don’t want to be hot AND sun burned!
The two main seasons are as follows:
Summer Months of Costa Rica / Dry Season: December -April
Winter Months of Costa Rica / Wetter and Cooler Seasons: May – November.
Honestly, after being here for a couple of seasons straight now, we really love May – September, for a couple of reasons. It’s cooler, the rain has started a bit more often (May – July is generally not full on rain showers, yet) and the colors of the jungle are more vibrant as well as more active and you are most likely able to see the animals in abundance in and around our property. There are generally less crowds / tourists after Easter and it’s just really nice to sleep during rainy season at night.
The only downside is that it is more humid (although great for your skin) and your clothes won’t dry properly (we do have a laundry service if needed) and that you might not get to do ALL the excursions that you had hoped because of the rain. You can play cards with us in the Rancho. Even during rainy season, most mornings here are still bright and beautiful until the clouds start to roll over the mountain (it’s so gorgeous and insane to watch) and then the rain starts up in the late afternoons. So you wake up earlier here anyway, you have a full day and by 2-4pm you are ready to relax and settle in. The rain showers begin to cool everything off from the hard day of play! You are still able to see, most days, our magnificent sunsets while watching the rain drop over the ocean and mountain tops.
So remember the time of year to come visit is really anytime but plan accordingly for those hotter, cooler and wetter months. It’s all magical to me and I would jump at the chance to come at anytime… and I did. That’s why we bought Pacific Edge and moved here full time, as it’s really incredible all year round, even through the hotter / wetter months.
Ok and now time to to cool off… back in the pool!
Pura Vida,
Michaelynn