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Puntarenas Weather in September

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

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Planning a trip to Puntarenas, Costa Rica this September? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Puntarenas in September

Puntarenas, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. September 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 Sierpe. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Sierpe 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 September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Santa Elena with an average of 349 mm (14 in) to heavy rainfall in Dominical with 879 mm (35 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Jacó typically sees 159 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Best Places to Visit in Puntarenas in September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Puntarenas (September)

Precipitation variation in Puntarenas (September)

Jacó

In September Jacó 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.

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

Herradura

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
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
171 hours
159 hours
167 hours
Monthly rainfall
616 mm (24 in)
577 mm (23 in)
617 mm (24 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Herradura →

Santa Teresa

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
159 hours
167 hours
Monthly rainfall
355 mm (14 in)
375 mm (15 in)
432 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Santa Teresa →

Monteverde

In September Monteverde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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

Uvita

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
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
152 hours
153 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
930 mm (37 in)
836 mm (33 in)
959 mm (38 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Uvita →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Puntarenas, in Costa Rica.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jacó 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 579 mm (23 in)
Santa Teresa 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 375 mm (15 in)
Uvita 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 836 mm (33 in)
Herradura 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 577 mm (23 in)
Monteverde 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 353 mm (14 in)
Drake 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 617 mm (24 in)

Puntarenas weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Puntarenas, Costa Rica in September. The popular destination of Jacó averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Jacó peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in September, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

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

Yes. September brings heavy rainfall to Puntarenas, Costa Rica, with Jacó averaging around 579 mm (23 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Jacó, September may not be the ideal time to visit Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly 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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