Climate of Puntarenas, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Point-value climate at Puntarenas (Puntarenas, Costa Rica). Population approximately 57,102.
Located in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Puntarenas has a tropical climate. Population approximately 57,102. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.1°C / 79°F in November to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in April, with rainfall varying from 2 mm / 0.1 in (February) to 378 mm / 14.9 in (September) — about 1838 mm / 72.4 in across the year. Puntarenas is the capital of Puntarenas. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Puntarenas's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, December.
Best time to visit Puntarenas →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6°C79.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.3°C81.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.1°C82.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.4°C83.1°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| May | 27.7°C81.9°F | 240 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.9°C80.4°F | 302 mm11.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.8°C80.2°F | 153 mm6″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.6°C79.9°F | 244 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.3°C79.3°F | 378 mm14.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.2°C79.2°F | 343 mm13.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.1°C79°F | 105 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.2°C79.2°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Puntarenas?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, December. Puntarenas's warmest month is April at an average of 28.4°C / 83.1°F, and its driest month is February with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Puntarenas?
Puntarenas, in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.1°C / 79°F in November to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1838 mm / 72.4 in, with the wettest month being September (378 mm / 14.9 in) and the driest February (2 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Puntarenas in April?
The average temperature in Puntarenas in April is 28.4°C / 83.1°F, with rainfall of about 44 mm / 1.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Puntarenas?
The driest month in Puntarenas is February, with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.3°C / 81.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Puntarenas?
The wettest month in Puntarenas is September, with approximately 378 mm / 14.9 in of average monthly rainfall.