When to go · Santa Elena
Santa Elena in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, trails can be slippery).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- 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 October?
October 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 October
- Santa ElenaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Costa Rica overall
- Low
- Prices · Costa Rica overall
- Low
Costa Rica overall: Heavy Pacific rain, landslides; Osa lodges may close; Caribbean at its best.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santa Elena, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: 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