No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeRainy season

Rainy season

Low-pressure system over Costa Rica brings rain

Heavy rains recorded Monday morning in various regions of Costa Rica were the result of a low-pressure system, the National Meteorological Institute reported.

First showers of the rainy season cause spike in traffic jams, accidents

Motorists in Costa Rica are facing heavy traffic jams at the start of the rainy season, thanks to flooding, accidents and additional cars on the road.

Water rationing in Central Valley to continue for two more weeks

Despite a strong start to the rainy season, some households in Costa Rica's Central Valley face two more weeks of water rationing while aquifers replenish.

Heavy rains cause flooding in Costa Rica’s southern Pacific region

Heavy rains in recent days have caused flooding in some 20 communities in Costa Rica’s southern Pacific region, the National Emergency Commission (CNE) reported Wednesday. Some are stranded by road washouts while others have been left without drinking water.

Transition to dry season in Costa Rica begins this week

Your umbrella may soon get a break: Meteorologists say Costa Rica's rainy season should begin to taper off this week, with the last drops expected to fall in early December.

More rains expected over Costa Rica starting Tuesday evening

Tropical wave number 18 will bring cloudy mornings and will increase rains during the evenings, the National Meteorological Institute reported.
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Furniture
Costa Rica T shirts
Costa Rica Rocking Chairs

Rosario Murillo: The Iron Fist Behind Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega

Rosario Murillo, wife of Nicaraguan strongman Daniel Ortega and soon to be his co-president, is known for extravagant diatribes and eccentric outfits. But Nicaraguans...

COP29 Highlights Costa Rica’s Role in Climate-Resilient Tourism

Costa Rica continues to lead the charge in sustainable tourism by championing the Baku Declaration on Climate Action, unveiled on November 20 at the...

Why Water Apples Are a Must-Try Fruit in Costa Rica

Part of the fun of moving from a temperate climate to the tropics is the discovery of new fruits. During my first year in...