Published on Saturday, November 8, 2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff

While a harsh winter is forecast for North America and Europe, Costa Rica’s sunny season (also known as the dry season), which is often tied to the country’s high tourist season, is just days away.

According to the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), the final rainy days of the current green season will gradually give way to sunshine across the country in November.

Weather experts expect the dry season to begin first along the North Pacific Coast, in Guanacaste Province, between Nov. 10 and 16.

From Nov. 17 to 23, rainfall is forecast to drop sharply along the Central Pacific Coast, covering the central and northern zones of Puntarenas Province.

Between Nov. 24 and 30, the sunny season is expected to reach the northern Pacific region (also part of Puntarenas Province) and the Central Valley, which includes the provinces of San José, Alajuela, Cartago and Heredia.

Finally, a noticeable decrease in rain is expected along the Caribbean Coast, in Limón Province, between Dec. 1 and 7.

 

However, meteorologists warn that even as the dry season approaches, additional rainfall is expected early next week. The 44th tropical wave is forecast to bring strong showers at the beginning of the week.




As of Saturday, the storm system was moving across Venezuela’s Caribbean coast and is expected to generate widespread downpours and thunderstorms as it travels over Costa Rica between Monday and Tuesday.


Costa Rica experiences two distinct weather seasons: the dry season typically runs from December to May, while the rainy season, or green season, usually lasts from June to November.


June marks the transition from the sunny season to the rainy season, while November signals the shift back to sunnier days.


The IMN is a government agency responsible for weather forecasts, severe weather alerts and related services that help protect the public and inform organizations.

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