Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica? If you're planning to go to Santa Teresa, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Based on the climate and weather in Santa Teresa, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

Important essentials for Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Santa Teresa, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

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  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

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  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


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General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Santa Teresa, Costa Rica by month

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January

If you vacation in Santa Teresa during January, you are likely to notice that it is constantly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

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February

If you go to Santa Teresa in February, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

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March

If you visit Santa Teresa during March, you are likely to see that it is constantly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

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April

If you visit Santa Teresa during April, you will probably notice that it is extremely hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

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May

May in Santa Teresa can be sweltering. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to high 80s F (low 30s C).

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June

If you visit Santa Teresa during June, you may notice that it is constantly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.

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July

If you are traveling to Santa Teresa in July, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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August

If you visit Santa Teresa during August, you will probably find that it can be sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.

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September

If you go to Santa Teresa in September, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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October

Traveling to Santa Teresa in October, you will notice that it is really hot. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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November

If you vacation in Santa Teresa during November, you are likely to see that it can be sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.

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December

If you vacation in Santa Teresa during December, you will probably find that it can be very hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally around 70 during the day.

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Activities for Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Santa Teresa.

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