When to go · Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, road conditions can worsen).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Low; Costa Rica overall
Prices: Low; Costa Rica overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Santa Teresa

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, road conditions can worsen).

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Santa TeresaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 5 days
Guanacaste and the north Pacific, Costa Rica · Liberia, Tamarindo, Nosara, Santa Teresarainy
The driest region: brown hills and hot days Dec–Apr; a short dry spell (veranillo) in July.

Costa Rica overall: Green season starts: sunny mornings, afternoon storms, lower prices.

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

First month

Second month

May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, road conditions can worsen).

January: Inside Santa Teresa's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, consistent swells).

Santa Teresa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.