Home Costa Rica country facts Costa Rica Country Facts

Costa Rica Country Facts

Wall Fans

 

  • Area: 51,100 sq Km
  • Population: 4.6 million
  • Labor force: 2.15 million
  • Capital: San José
  • Main languages: Spanish (official), English
  • Currency: Costa Rican Colon
  • Time zone: GMT-6 (US Central Standard Time)

 


Weather

Costa Rica has nice weather all year round. The average temperature range in San José goes from 14 to 24°C (57 to 75°F) in December, and from 17 a 27°C (63 to 81°F) in May.
The average in the Caribbean Coast is 21°C (70°F) at night and over 30°C (86 ° F) during the day. The Pacific Coast is warmer than the Caribbean, but less humid.