Costa Rica enjoys spring-like weather all year round. The average
temperature in the Central Valley is 72 F (22 C). The temperature
near the coasts and on the beaches ranges between 70 and 90 F
(21 to 32 C).
According to the scale of Holdrieschl, because of the abundance
of microclimates, Costa Rica has more than 12 ecosystems. The
abundance of microclimates has produced one of the richest fauna
and flora found on the planet. The greenery and climate provides
Costa Rica with an everlasting spring.
Depending on altitude ranges, climates are as follows:
| from 0 to 609 meters: |
Tropical |
| from 610 to 1,119 meters : |
Summer |
| from 1,120 to 1,829 meters : |
Spring-like |
| from 1,830 meters and above : |
Autumn-like |
