Although Costa Rica is a small country in terms of area, there is a lot going on here in terms of weather in Costa Rica. With a climate that is diverse and varied, Costa Rica can be divided into several climatic zones, each of which are distinct and individual.
Though generally classified as a tropical country because of its close proximity
to the equator, Costa Rica has no real winter period, and the sun shines here throughout the year.
With over 12 hours of sunshine a day, the sun rises at about 5 am and sets at about
6 pm consistently throughout the year.