Costa RicaWhat’s the climate like in Puntarenas?
The current climate in Puntarenas features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Puntarenas in recent years was 38°C in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in October 2022.
On average, Puntarenas receives 1986 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Puntarenas runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Puntarenas?
The best time to visit Puntarenas for sunny weather is January through April and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Puntarenas. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Puntarenas
The climate table of Puntarenas shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 10 | 1,6 | 37 | 44 | 235 | 223 | 190 | 352 | 393 | 306 | 167 | 27 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 28°C in October and November
- Precipitation: 1986 mm per year, averaging 166 mm per month
- Driest months: 1,6 mm in February, 10 mm in January and 27 mm in December
- Wettest months: 393 mm in September, 352 mm in August and 306 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Puntarenas
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Puntarenas
This graph shows how much rainfall Puntarenas, Costa Rica, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Puntarenas
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Puntarenas
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Puntarenas
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Puntarenas by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Puntarenas. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
