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Sun & Beach Potential

74/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, February, March

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

27°C – 29°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Santa Teresa are from January, February, March. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Santa Teresa

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
74Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°0
February
70Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°6
March
68Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°4
April
60Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°65
May
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°320
June
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°289
July
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°286
August
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°265
September
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°397
October
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°434
November
51Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°183
December
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°13

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Santa Teresa

When is the best time to visit Santa Teresa for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Santa Teresa for sun & beach is typically in January, February, March, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Santa Teresa?

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Rainy season typically: May–November. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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