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

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Traveling to Sámara, Costa Rica? If you're planning to go to Sámara, 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 Sámara, Costa Rica

Based on the climate and weather in Sámara, the best time to go is December. See below for details.

Important essentials for Sámara, Costa Rica

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often get worn. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly option.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • 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).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection you can have.

General health necessities

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

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January

In January, Sámara is a scorcher and extremely rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Sámara, with most of the days of the month having rain.

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February

February for Sámara is a scorcher and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains most days.

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March

March in this region is blindingly hot and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains most days.

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April

If you visit Sámara during April, you may see that it is sweltering and extremely rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain most days.

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May

If you are traveling to Sámara in May, you will notice that it is blindingly hot and extremely rainy. Expect it to rain most days. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

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June

In June, Sámara can be very hot and extremely rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Sámara, with most of the days of the month having rain.

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July

July here is constantly hot and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains most days.

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August

If you visit Sámara during August, you may see that it is consistently hot and extremely rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain most days.

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September

September in Sámara is consistently hot and extremely rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to low 80s F (low 30s C).

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October

In October, Sámara is constantly hot and extremely rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Sámara, with most of the days of the month having rain.

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November

November here is constantly hot and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains most days.

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December

December here is consistently hot and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains most days.

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Activities for Sámara, Costa Rica

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

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