Santa Elena weather in February (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

How is February weather typically in Santa Elena? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Santa Elena in February, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 29°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 19°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Santa Elena in February usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 8 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 252 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a prime time to visit Santa Elena. January, February, March and December typically offer 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 February

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 22 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 252 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Costa Rica in February

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

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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