When is the best time to go to Puntarenas
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Puntarenas, 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.
Average temperatures in Puntarenas
Puntarenas weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Puntarenas 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 0mm | 8.3hrs | 12.4hrs | 28°C |
The climate in Puntarenas during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Puntarenas, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Puntarenas and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Puntarenas with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Puntarenas weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 1mm | 8.8hrs | 12.5hrs | 29°C |
February in Puntarenas is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Puntarenas, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Puntarenas and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Puntarenas with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Puntarenas weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 3mm | 9hrs | 12.8hrs | 29°C |
The weather in March in Puntarenas is characteristically very hot, humid and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Puntarenas, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Puntarenas and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Puntarenas with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 47mm | 8.6hrs | 13.1hrs | 29°C |
Puntarenas's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Puntarenas, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Puntarenas and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Puntarenas with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 248mm | 6.9hrs | 13.3hrs | 29°C |
May is a very wet, humid month in Puntarenas and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Puntarenas for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Puntarenas and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Puntarenas with around 248mm 9.8 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 259mm | 6hrs | 12.4hrs | 29°C |
The climate in Puntarenas during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Puntarenas for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Puntarenas and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Puntarenas with around 259mm 10.2 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 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 220mm | 6.1hrs | 12.5hrs | 29°C |
July in Puntarenas is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Puntarenas.
July is in the summer in Puntarenas and is typically the 6th warmest 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Puntarenas with around 220mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 279mm | 6hrs | 12.8hrs | 29°C |
The weather in August in Puntarenas is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Puntarenas.
August is in the summer in Puntarenas and is typically the 5th warmest 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Puntarenas with around 279mm 11 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 hours of sunshine per day.
Puntarenas weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 372mm | 5.6hrs | 13.1hrs | 29°C |
Puntarenas's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Puntarenas.
September is in the fall / autumn in Puntarenas and is typically the 4th warmest 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 September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Puntarenas with around 372mm 14.7 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Puntarenas weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 354mm | 5.6hrs | 13.3hrs | 28°C |
October is a very wet, humid month in Puntarenas and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Puntarenas.
October is in the fall / autumn in Puntarenas and is typically the 3rd warmest 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 October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Puntarenas with around 354mm 13.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Puntarenas weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 131mm | 6.2hrs | 12.4hrs | 28°C |
November in Puntarenas is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Puntarenas.
November is in the fall / autumn in Puntarenas and is typically the 2nd warmest 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 November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Puntarenas with around 131mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Puntarenas weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 13mm | 7.2hrs | 12.5hrs | 28°C |
December in Puntarenas is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Puntarenas, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Puntarenas and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Puntarenas with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Puntarenas weather stats
| Hottest month: | March | 32.8°C 91°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | October | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 372mm 14.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
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