Best Time to Visit Puerto Limon, Limón, Costa Rica
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Puerto Limon.
Puerto Limon does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (April, 27.3°C / 81.1°F) and driest (March, 145 mm / 5.7 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October and December–May; the wetter half falls in June–September and November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.4°C / 77.7°F in December to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in April, with rainfall from 145 mm / 5.7 in (March) to 366 mm / 14.4 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Puerto Limon, Limón, Costa Rica's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Puerto Limon's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 26.9°C80.4°F | 145 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.3°C81.1°F | 186 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
| February | 26°C78.8°F | 181 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
No month at Puerto Limon matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Puerto Limon?
Puerto Limon doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on March (driest, ~145 mm / 5.7 in) and April (warmest, 27.3°C / 81.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Costa Rica's national average.
When is the rainy season in Puerto Limon?
The rainy season at Puerto Limon, Limón runs through June–September and November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 263 mm / 10.4 in. The wettest single month is November (366 mm / 14.4 in).
What is the driest month in Puerto Limon?
The driest month in Puerto Limon is March, averaging about 145 mm / 5.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.9°C / 80.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Puerto Limon?
The least comfortable months for travel to Puerto Limon — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, June, July, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 366 mm / 14.4 in in November, and the coldest month averages 25.4°C / 77.7°F.
Is Puerto Limon climate different from Costa Rica overall?
Yes, usually. Our Puerto Limon figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Costa Rica figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Puerto Limon specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.