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Santa Teresa weather in August (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

How is August weather typically in Santa Teresa? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In August, Santa Teresa tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 29°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 25°C.

Precipitation

Santa Teresa in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 355 mm for the month. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Teresa. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Teresa, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 71%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 355 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (52 KM, 32 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.

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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
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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