When is the best time to go to Puerto Limón

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Puerto Limón, Costa Rica. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Puerto Limón weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Puerto Limón are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Puerto Limón January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 299mm 6.3hrs 12.4hrs 28°C

January in Puerto Limón is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Puerto Limón, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Puerto Limón and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Puerto Limón with around 299mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Puerto Limón February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 219mm 6.5hrs 12.5hrs 28°C

February in Puerto Limón is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Puerto Limón, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Puerto Limón and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Puerto Limón with around 219mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Puerto Limón March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 212mm 6.7hrs 12.8hrs 28°C

The weather in March in Puerto Limón is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Puerto Limón, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Puerto Limón and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Puerto Limón with around 212mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Puerto Limón April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 279mm 6.9hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

Puerto Limón's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Puerto Limón for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Puerto Limón and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Puerto Limón with around 279mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Puerto Limón May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 302mm 6.7hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

May is a very wet, humid month in Puerto Limón and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Puerto Limón, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Puerto Limón and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Puerto Limón with around 302mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Puerto Limón June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 284mm 6.3hrs 12.4hrs 29°C

June is a very wet, humid month in Puerto Limón and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Puerto Limón, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Puerto Limón and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Puerto Limón with around 284mm 11.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Puerto Limón July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 394mm 6.2hrs 12.5hrs 29°C

July in Puerto Limón is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Puerto Limón.

July is in the summer in Puerto Limón and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Puerto Limón with around 394mm 15.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Puerto Limón August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 303mm 6.2hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Puerto Limón is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Puerto Limón, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Puerto Limón and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Puerto Limón with around 303mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Puerto Limón weather in August »

September

Puerto Limón September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 203mm 6.4hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

Puerto Limón's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Puerto Limón, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Puerto Limón and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Puerto Limón with around 203mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Puerto Limón October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 218mm 6.2hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

October is a very wet, humid month in Puerto Limón and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Puerto Limón, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Puerto Limón and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Puerto Limón with around 218mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Puerto Limón November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 363mm 6hrs 12.4hrs 28°C

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Puerto Limón during the month of November

It is perhaps a good month to visit Puerto Limón, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Puerto Limón and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Puerto Limón with around 363mm 14.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Puerto Limón December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 423mm 6hrs 12.5hrs 28°C

December in Puerto Limón is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Puerto Limón, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Puerto Limón and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Puerto Limón with around 423mm 16.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Puerto Limón weather statistics
Hottest month: April 30.2°C 86.4°F
Driest month: September 203mm 8ins
Sunniest month: March 6.7hrs
Coldest month: December 27.7°C 81.9°F
Wettest month: December 423mm 16.7ins
Warmest sea: September 28.9°C 84°F
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