When to go · Santa Elena

Santa Elena in September

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, trails can be slippery).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; Costa Rica overall
Prices: Low; Costa Rica overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Santa Elena

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, trails can be slippery).

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Santa ElenaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 12 days

Costa Rica overall: Wettest on the Pacific; driest on the Caribbean — switch sides.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santa Elena, side by side.

First month

Second month

September: 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.