Best Time to Visit Puerto Viejo for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

55/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, September

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25°C – 28°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Puerto Viejo?

The best time to visit Puerto Viejo for backpacking is February, March, September, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Puerto Viejo due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Puerto Viejo

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	31°	203	10	82%	wet
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	150	7.4	79%	wet
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	163	6.2	78%	wet
April	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	28°	33°	210	7.8	80%	wet
May	47Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	280	17.7	83%	wet
June	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	212	19.4	85%	wet
July	48Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	32°	311	21.2	86%	wet
August	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	218	21.1	85%	wet
September	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	31°	165	19.3	84%	wet
October	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	31°	228	21.2	85%	wet
November	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	30°	314	21.1	84%	wet
December	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	30°	276	15.7	80%	wet