Cahuita, Costa Rica: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2021]
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Contents
- When to go to Cahuita
- Important essentials for Cahuita
- Cahuita in January: weather and what to pack
- Cahuita in February: weather and what to pack
- Cahuita in March: weather and what to pack
- Cahuita in April: weather and what to pack
- Cahuita in May: weather and what to pack
- Cahuita in June: weather and what to pack
- Cahuita in July: weather and what to pack
- Cahuita in August: weather and what to pack
- Cahuita in September: weather and what to pack
- Cahuita in October: weather and what to pack
- Cahuita in November: weather and what to pack
- Cahuita in December: weather and what to pack
When to go to Cahuita, Costa Rica
Based on the climate and weather in Cahuita, the best time to go is September. See below for details.
Important esssentials for Cahuita, Costa Rica
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Cahuita, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 PACKING ESSENTIALS
- proof of COVID-19 vaccination if you have it
- vaccine card protector
- N95 masks for top protection
- kids' KN95 masks
- hand sanitizer
- touchless thermometer
- travel disinfecting wipes (for plane, etc)
- A plug adapter that supports outlet types A and B. This one is sufficent for most areas, but you should check with your hotel.
- A portable power bank, like this one
- A SIM card that works in Cahuita. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some locations you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone
- Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere
- Emergency water purifier
- For families with young children:
- Bomba visitors tend to do a lot of walking, so a lightweight backpack like this is essential
- Airplane or car necessities:
- Photography items that we like:
- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
What to wear/what to pack for Cahuita, Costa Rica by month
January
January for Cahuita is hot. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Shorts
- Short sleeve shirts
- Waterproof sandals
- Skirts
- Bug repellent
- Insulated water bottle
- Dresses
- If you're going to the beach,
February
Traveling to Cahuita in February, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Insulated water bottle
- Short sleeve shirts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Skirts
- Bug repellent
- Waterproof sandals
- Dresses
- Sunglasses
- Shorts
- If you're going to the beach,
March
March is hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Insulated water bottle
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Waterproof sandals
- Sunglasses
- Short sleeve shirts
- Bug repellent
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Shorts
- If you're going to the beach,
April
April is hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Bug repellent
- Shorts
- Sunglasses
- Insulated water bottle
- Dresses
- Waterproof sandals
- Skirts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Short sleeve shirts
- If you're going to the beach,
May
May in this region can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Bug repellent
- Waterproof sandals
- Short sleeve shirts
- Insulated water bottle
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Shorts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Sunglasses
- If you're going to the beach,
June
Traveling to Cahuita in June, you will notice that it is really hot. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Insulated water bottle
- Shorts
- Dresses
- Sunglasses
- Short sleeve shirts
- Waterproof sandals
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Skirts
- Bug repellent
- If you're going to the beach,
July
July in this region is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Bug repellent
- Skirts
- Dresses
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Shorts
- Insulated water bottle
- Sunglasses
- Short sleeve shirts
- Waterproof sandals
- If you're going to the beach,
August
August in Cahuita is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Bug repellent
- Skirts
- Short sleeve shirts
- Insulated water bottle
- Dresses
- Sunglasses
- Shorts
- Waterproof sandals
- If you're going to the beach,
September
September in Cahuita is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Shorts
- Dresses
- Bug repellent
- Waterproof sandals
- Insulated water bottle
- Short sleeve shirts
- Skirts
- Sunglasses
- If you're going to the beach,
October
If you are traveling to Cahuita in October, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Short sleeve shirts
- Bug repellent
- Shorts
- Waterproof sandals
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Insulated water bottle
- Dresses
- Sunglasses
- Skirts
- If you're going to the beach,
November
November here is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Skirts
- Insulated water bottle
- Dresses
- Sunglasses
- Shorts
- Waterproof sandals
- Bug repellent
- Short sleeve shirts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- If you're going to the beach,
December
December in Cahuita is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Insulated water bottle
- Dresses
- Sunglasses
- Skirts
- Shorts
- Waterproof sandals
- Short sleeve shirts
- Bug repellent
- If you're going to the beach,
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