Once you are on the coast, you will realize everything goes on slowly. This has grown into being part of the culture. We noticed this from how people were moving around and how they were being served in several places. Unlike other cities in the country where people are busy and quick, everything here is slow and smooth.
Temperatures are always high throughout the year. June, July, and early August are the only months when the temperatures are a bit low. Sweating is something common throughout the day and night. At night people sleep outside or with fans and air conditioners on. We could spot people wearing only light clothes and we had no choice but to follow suit.