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