 Both the Caribbean and Pacific lowlands are "tierra caliente", with daytime highs averaging between throughout the year.In the Pacific lowlands, April, the last month of the dry season, brings the warmest temperatures; the rainy season is slightly cooler, although higher humidity during the rainy season makes these months feel more uncomfortable.In the Caribbean lowlands, the only relief from the year-round heat and humidity comes during December or January when an occasional strong cold front from the north (a "norte") brings several days of strong northwest winds and slightly cooler temperatures.