Santa Elena Climate by Month
Santa Elena has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Santa Elena experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in April. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 19°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Santa Elena has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2139 mm of rainfall per year. Santa Elena can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 364 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days. In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 16 mm of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Santa Elena can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 9.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (38 KM, 24 Miles).
Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (38 KM, 24 Miles).
The best time of year to visit Santa Elena in Costa Rica
Santa Elena has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 31°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and April.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 364 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
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