Backpacking Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
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The best time to visit Santa Teresa for backpacking is November, December, October, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Santa Teresa due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Santa Teresa
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 0 |
February | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 6 |
March | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 4 |
April | 35Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 65 |
May | 44Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 320 |
June | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 289 |
July | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 286 |
August | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 265 |
September | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 397 |
October | 48Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 434 |
November | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 183 |
December | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 13 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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