The capital, San José, is located 3,500 feet above sea level. Temperatures range from the 60's in the morning to mid 80's in the early afternoon year round.  Occasionally temperatures will drop into the fifties at night but this is not the norm. There are two seasons; rainy (May-November) and dry (December-April). The heaviest rains are in September and October. Even during rainy season most mornings are bright and sunny with rain in the afternoon.