Puerto Jiménez Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Puerto Jiménez. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Puerto Jiménez has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 4264 mm of rainfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The seasons in Puerto Jiménez, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 674 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 69 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Puerto Jiménez Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Costa Rica

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Costa Rica. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Puerto Jiménez’s average annual precipitation is 4264 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm, with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Puerto Jiménez’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Puerto Jiménez Climate page.