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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Hacienda Santa María.
Hacienda Santa María, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 30°C (86°F), peaking in April at 32°C (90°F) and dipping in December to 28°C (82°F).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 2011 mm (79 in) annually. September is the wettest month. It has distinct dry (February to March) and wet (May to October) seasons. March is the sunniest month, averaging 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, Hacienda Santa María experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in April to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in the coolest month, December.
Nights vary from 23°C (73°F) in April to around 21°C (70°F) during the colder months.
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Hacienda Santa María has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2011 mm (79 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Hacienda Santa María shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in September, the wettest month, with an average of 344 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 24 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 21 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Hacienda Santa María Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Hacienda Santa María serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Hacienda Santa María.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 86%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Hacienda Santa María. In contrast, May, June, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Hacienda Santa María has distinct dry (February to March) and wet (May to October) seasons.
Daytime highs range from 28°C (82°F) in December to 32°C (90°F) in April. Nighttime lows range from 21°C (70°F) to 23°C (73°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 2011 mm (79 in). September is the wettest month with 344 mm (14 in), while March is the driest with 21 mm (0.8 in).
Hacienda Santa María receives around 2,675 hours of sunshine per year. March is the sunniest month with 305 hours, while September is the cloudiest with just 158 hours. Overall, Hacienda Santa María enjoys abundant sunshine.
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