Puerto Viejo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Puerto Viejo has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Puerto Viejo remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in June, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 23°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Puerto Viejo is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 4198 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 530 mm of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, March brings less rainfall, with 166 mm over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Puerto Viejo Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Puerto Viejo varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 5.9 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in July, with about 4.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 89%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 85%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Puerto Viejo in Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 28°C.The average rainfall figures in Puerto Viejo are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose March which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
September has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 530 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 166 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 177 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
