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Puntarenas Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Puntarenas, Costa Rica in August.

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Planning a getaway to Puntarenas, Costa Rica this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Puntarenas in August

Puntarenas, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. August in Puntarenas generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in San Vito to 29°C (84°F) in Montaña Grande. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Montaña Grande and 19°C (66°F) in San Vito.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Puntarenas, Costa Rica, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Santa Elena with an average of 249 mm (9.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Dominical with 997 mm (39 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Jacó gets approximately 171 hours of sunlight in August, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Puntarenas in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Puntarenas.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Puntarenas

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Puntarenas (August)

Precipitation variation in Puntarenas (August)

Jacó

In August Jacó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
171 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
559 mm (22 in)
620 mm (24 in)
579 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jacó →

Herradura

In August Herradura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
171 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
557 mm (22 in)
616 mm (24 in)
577 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Herradura →

Santa Teresa

In August Santa Teresa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
171 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
319 mm (13 in)
355 mm (14 in)
375 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Santa Teresa →

Monteverde

In August Monteverde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
171 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
353 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Monteverde →

Uvita

In August Uvita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
152 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
825 mm (32 in)
930 mm (37 in)
836 mm (33 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Uvita →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Puntarenas in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jacó 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 620 mm (24 in)
Santa Teresa 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 355 mm (14 in)
Uvita 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 930 mm (37 in)
Herradura 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 616 mm (24 in)
Monteverde 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 250 mm (9.8 in)
Drake 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 599 mm (24 in)

Puntarenas weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Puntarenas, Costa Rica in August?

Expect poor weather across Puntarenas, Costa Rica in August. The popular destination of Jacó averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Puntarenas, Costa Rica in August?

Daytime temperatures in Jacó peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in August, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Puntarenas, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in August?

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to Puntarenas, Costa Rica, with Jacó averaging around 620 mm (24 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Puntarenas, Costa Rica due to the typically poor weather in Jacó.

On average, the best time to visit Puntarenas, Costa Rica is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Jacó. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Puntarenas.

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