When to go · Santa Elena
Santa Elena in June
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, trails can be slippery).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, trails can be slippery).
Is another month better than June?
June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Santa Elena's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good visibility in cloud forest).
- JanuaryGreatInside Santa Elena's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good visibility in cloud forest).
- FebruaryGreatInside Santa Elena's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good visibility in cloud forest).
- MarchGreatInside Santa Elena's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good visibility in cloud forest).
Weather in June
- Santa ElenaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 13 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Costa Rica overall
- Low
- Prices · Costa Rica overall
- Low
Costa Rica overall: Afternoon rain; green forests; turtle nesting starts at Tortuguero.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santa Elena, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Jun: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 13
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jan: 0
June: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, trails can be slippery).
January: Inside Santa Elena's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good visibility in cloud forest).
Santa Elena: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast