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Puerto Viejo weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Feb–Apr, Sep–OctBest time to visit

When to go to Puerto Viejo

Feb–Apr and Sep–Oct are the driest, opposite the Pacific. Nov–Jan are very wet; surf is biggest Dec–Mar. Dec–Jan is the busiest.

Puerto Viejo weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
20°25°30°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January28°C82°F25°C76°F124 mm85%Pleasant
February28°C82°F25°C76°F67 mm82%Pleasant
March28°C83°F25°C76°F82 mm81%Pleasant
April29°C84°F25°C78°F132 mm82%Pleasant
May29°C84°F26°C79°F294 mm86%Rainy
June29°C84°F26°C79°F278 mm88%Rainy
July28°C83°F26°C79°F320 mm89%Very wet
August29°C83°F26°C79°F269 mm88%Rainy
September29°C84°F26°C79°F245 mm86%Rainy
October28°C83°F26°C79°F316 mm87%Very wet
November28°C83°F26°C78°F361 mm88%Very wet
December28°C82°F25°C78°F197 mm87%Rainy

Best months across Costa Rica

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
La FortunaDec–AprApr (32°C)
San JoséDec–AprApr (27°C)
TamarindoDec–AprApr (36°C)
Manuel AntonioDec–AprMar (32°C)
Santa TeresaDec–AprMar (31°C)
MonteverdeDec–AprApr (35°C)
Puerto ViejoFeb–Apr, Sep–OctApr (29°C)
NosaraDec–AprMar (34°C)
TortugueroFeb–Apr, Sep–OctApr (30°C)
JacóDec–AprMar (32°C)
UvitaDec–AprMar (32°C)
Playas del CocoDec–AprApr (36°C)
SámaraDec–AprMar (34°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Puerto Viejo?

Feb–Apr, Sep–Oct. Feb–Apr and Sep–Oct are the driest, opposite the Pacific. Nov–Jan are very wet; surf is biggest Dec–Mar. Dec–Jan is the busiest.

When is the rainy season in Puerto Viejo?

Rain peaks in November with about 361 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: May–Dec.

What is the hottest month in Puerto Viejo?

April, with average highs of 29°C (84°F).

How cold does Puerto Viejo get?

The coolest nights are in February, averaging 25°C (76°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 2°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.