Santa Elena weather in August (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

How does the weather in Santa Elena usually fare in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Santa Elena includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 29°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 21°C.

Precipitation

Santa Elena in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 249 mm for the month. This month experiences about 23 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 171 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Elena climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Elena, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 249 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in August

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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