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Sun & Beach Potential

73/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, March, September

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

25°C – 28°C

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The best time to visit Puerto Viejo for a sun and beach holiday is February, March, September.

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Climate Heatmap

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Puerto Viejo

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°203
February
73Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°150
March
69Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°163
April
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°210
May
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°280
June
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°212
July
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°311
August
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°218
September
54Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°165
October
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°228
November
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
25°314
December
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
25°276

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Puerto Viejo

When is the best time to visit Puerto Viejo for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Puerto Viejo for sun & beach is typically in February, March, September, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Puerto Viejo?

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Rainy season typically: January–December. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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