Santa Elena weather in September (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Curious about the climate in Santa Elena this September? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of September in Santa Elena typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 29°C, cooling off to about 21°C at night.

Precipitation

Santa Elena in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 349 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 24 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 159 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Elena. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, September and October tend to have 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 September

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 349 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 159 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

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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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