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Costa Rica's weather is influenced by altitude. The Pacific coast is drier while the Atlantic coast has the most rainfall - about 300 days a year. The temperature from a high of 24-27 º C, to a low of 14-16 º C. The wet season is from May to October. The hottest months are March and April. The late-December to mid-April dry season is the most pleasant. But of course, this is when everyone else goes, so prices are up and hotels are full. Although some roads are impassable in the wet season, it's still worthwhile to visit at this time, and things are much quieter. April, May and mid-October to mid-December should give you the best of both worlds.