Costa Rica El Niño - Rainy Season Canceled

Added: 2026-05-29

[00:00:00]So, Costa Rica seems to be entering an El Nino, or maybe even a super El Nino.

[00:00:06]What does that mean? What does that mean for you and your plans to Costa Rica?

[00:00:10]Stay tuned to this episode of Costa Rica story because that's today's topic.

[00:00:17]Hey there and welcome to Costa Rica story, and if this is your first time here, my name is Ed. I make videos about Costa Rica and my life here in beautiful Costa Rica. If you're a regular, part of the good vibe tribe, my name still is Ed, and you know what I do.

[00:00:32]So, today's topic, it's about the impending or the already starting uh El Nino this year, and um rain rainfall has already been in in 2026, the rainfall we're in a deficit already. So, I'm just going to talk about this. I'm going to have to cheat. I'm going to have to look at my card because I'm not a meteorologist, nor nor do I want to play one on TV.

[00:00:58]So, the El Nino it it's a weather front. It affects the whole world, and it affects the whole world in different ways. But, this year we're supposedly having an El Nino, a very powerful El Nino.

[00:01:12]Some people are saying maybe even of historic proportions.

[00:01:16]So, basically, what does that mean? What does that mean for for Costa Rica? What does that mean for where I am right here in Uvita?

[00:01:22]What that means is less rainfall than normal, and of course, less cloud cover, so hotter temperatures. That can affect a lot of things. I mean, let me get it Let me go to my notes before I start rambling.

[00:01:35]So, this is going to have a major effect on all of Costa Rica.

[00:01:39]And how will it affect your travel plans? We'll get to that at the at the very end. I'll tell you how it may affect your travel plans for better or worse. So, the experts are predicting up to 50% less rainfall in 2026, and this may even bleed into 2027.

[00:01:55]And this could have drastic impacts on Costa Rica because Costa Rica depends on the rain.

[00:02:00]And I can tell you from my point of view, when it doesn't rain and it's supposed to be raining, it gives you a an unsettled feeling.

[00:02:07]And what seems to have happened uh so far this year, we do get rain, but it's almost like the the air is is not as moist as it usually is.

[00:02:18]And it uh it kind of sucks up all the moisture and the rain doesn't fall. So, maybe the the air is too dry. I It's hard to think about Costa Rica air being dry cuz it it it's hot and humid here, but it's all relative.

[00:02:31]So, we'll get a an afternoon storm and you get oh oh boy, I'm getting ready for the storm and it happens. We get a little bit of a heavy rainfall, but it's nothing like we normally get where it just, you know, just the heavens let loose.

[00:02:45]So, the the experts are predicting for the rest of 2026 and 2027, we're going to be in this El Niño or super El Niño.

[00:02:53]And the Costa Rica government has activated a nationwide contingency plan to deal with this possible disruptions to the electrical grid and agriculture and additional wildfire risk.

[00:03:05]And I don't see a lot of people talking about this.

[00:03:08]And it's it's something that's it's a big it's big news, you know, for if you live in Costa Rica or if you're traveling to Costa Rica. And it isn't just Costa Rica, it's a worldwide thing.

[00:03:19]But, I'm just talking about how it is going to affect Costa Rica. So, even the local Central Bank has issued a warning that this uh super El Niño may cause inflationary problems in the food chain, food prices and things by early 2027. And what are the chances of it lasting into 2027?

[00:03:39]NOAA, the you know, the weather experts, they say that there's a 96% chance that it will last into next year. And Guanacaste will be hit probably the hardest because they tend to be dry when it is dry. But, even here in the on the Pacific coast, we're going to be hit fairly hard with this as far as not being as green as it usually is. And if to you, to somebody coming here visiting, it won't it won't seem that green. Oh, the tide is moving in on me here.

[00:04:07]So, to you, somebody coming here visiting, maybe you you won't notice the lack of of green cuz it's it's really green here. So, so but but it's it's all relative, right? So, you'll see that. So, the Caribbean side may may actually see more rain because of this because their weather patterns are completely different than it is on this side. So, your question probably is, "Okay, so how is this going to affect my trip to Costa Rica?" You're coming to Costa Rica, you're thinking of coming to Costa Rica.

[00:04:35]How is this going to affect you?

[00:04:37]So, probably if you're somebody that likes the sun and that that's the reason you're coming here to Costa Rica, it's going to be a positive for you.

[00:04:44]But, you have to I'm going to give you some warnings about this cuz it's going to be more intense, possibly, than you expected. So, all I'm going to say is the standard drill for tropical climates apply.

[00:04:57]Protective clothing, you want hats, maybe long-sleeve shirt sometimes, have that have that in your bag.

[00:05:04]Sunscreen, of course. Apply apply reply.

[00:05:08]Hydrate often.

[00:05:10]Plan activities in the early morning so you're out of the midday sun and and everybody knows getting up early in Costa Rica is always just the way to go.

[00:05:19]And go on less physically demanding activities. Do tours that don't require you to ramble around the jungle. Do the monkey boat tour or go on ATV tour, something like that, and I can help you book that. So, in a nutshell, the advantage to you is there's less of a chance of you experiencing rain, which a lot of people don't like on their vacation.

[00:05:38]But, the disadvantage is it's going to be a little bit more intense. You have to be more careful. Wear your hat, wear your sunscreens, stay hydrated, all that stuff. So, if you're coming to Costa Rica, you probably need a rental car. I can help you with that. And I'd love you to come and experience the Uvita Day Adventure with me. Just go to uvitaday.com for more information. And here's just some of the things that I can help you with.

[00:05:58]I'm always forget what I'm going to I'm supposed to say here, so I'm going to run them down it through a list. I can help you with relocation. I can help you with looking at any kind of tour here. I can also help you with a border run to Panama. I can help you connect with a trusted real estate agent. Help you with an immigration attorney. Just go to uvitaday.com for more information and all that stuff. So, you're probably asking yourself, Ed, what's this Uvita Day Adventure you keep on talking about? Well, watch this video and you'll find out.

[00:06:33]>> I just love this.

[00:06:36]>> So, are you ready?

[00:06:37]Are you ready to come to Uvita and experience the Uvita Day Adventure?

[00:06:50]I really love showing people my world, living vicariously through their adventures here.

[00:07:07]We can hit a lot of the popular attractions.

[00:07:11]>> [music] >> So, you never really know who's going to drop in on the Uvita Day Adventure.

[00:07:16]And it's definitely a good way to get in touch with your inner child.

[00:07:22]And if you want, we can even get off the beaten [music] path.

[00:07:26]A coffee tour with mi amigo Danaire.

[00:07:29]Maybe we'll [music] find some wildlife to photograph.

[00:07:41]Visit to the farmers market, making some new friends.

[00:07:48]>> [music] >> And if you go on a coffee tour, I have to warn you, they near might put you to work.

[00:07:58]Or if you're more adventurous, hike up a mountain trail to a waterfall.

[00:08:04]A refreshing [music] swim in a beautiful swimming hole.

[00:08:18]But there's a lot to see, and there's a [music] lot to do.

[00:08:24]Make new friends.

[00:08:27]See some cool things.

[00:08:36]Make some [music] memories.

[00:08:40]The Uvita Day Adventure.

[00:08:42]Go to uvitaday.com for more information.

[00:08:51]Hopping into a beautiful swimming hole.

[00:08:53]Another thing we can do on the Uvita Day Adventure.

[00:08:58]That's all I've got for this edition of Costa Rica Story. Make sure you like if you liked it, subscribe if you want to, but most importantly, share this video and this channel with a friend.

[00:09:07]Hasta luego.

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