Puntarenas weather in September (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What should you pack for a trip to Puntarenas in September? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for September in Puntarenas includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C.

Precipitation

Puntarenas in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 403 mm for the month. On average, there are about 23 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 159 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Puntarenas. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Puntarenas climate page with graphs.

 

Puntarenas, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 403 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 159 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Costa Rica in September

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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