Best Time to Visit Puntarenas, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Puntarenas is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Puntarenas for sunny, dry weather is December–March — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through July and November–April; the wetter half falls in May–June and August–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 26.1°C / 79°F in November to 28.4°C / 83.1°F in April, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (February) to 378 mm / 14.9 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Puntarenas, Puntarenas, Costa Rica's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Puntarenas'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| December | 26.2°C79.2°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Puntarenas?
The best time to visit Puntarenas for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 28.4°C / 83.1°F, and the driest is February with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Puntarenas's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Puntarenas?
The rainy season at Puntarenas, Puntarenas runs through May–June and August–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 153 mm / 6 in. The wettest single month is September (378 mm / 14.9 in).
What is the driest month in Puntarenas?
The driest month in Puntarenas is February, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.3°C / 81.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Puntarenas?
The least comfortable months for travel to Puntarenas — based on point-value climate at the city — are June, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 378 mm / 14.9 in in September, and the coldest month averages 26.1°C / 79°F.
Is Puntarenas climate different from Costa Rica overall?
Yes, usually. Our Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.