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What to pack for Costa Rica in June
Typical June, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 75°F, lows 63°F, rain 28 of 30 days
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Sunset lands around 5:55pm. Wind averages 6 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
28 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Sunscreen SPF 50
The UV index reaches 7.6 even through cloud cover on rainy days.
Polarized sunglasses
Water and wet rocks reflect intense sun that regular glasses let through.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Jungle humidity and coastal location breed mosquitoes year-round, heaviest in the wet season.
Travel first aid kit
Insect bites, minor cuts from terrain, and stomach trouble from tap water happen often here.
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Rain and humidity corrode batteries fast, and charging outlets are scarce in remote areas.
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
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Recommended
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Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Swimwear
Wide-brim sun hat
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Oral rehydration salts