When to go · Santa Elena
Santa Elena in November
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, trails can be slippery).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, trails can be slippery).
Is another month better than November?
November 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 November
- Santa ElenaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Costa Rica overall
- Medium
- Prices · Costa Rica overall
- Medium
Costa Rica overall: Rains ease on the Pacific; Caribbean turns wet.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santa Elena, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Nov: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 7
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Nov: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jan: 0
November: 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