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Puntarenas in August
The weather in August
In August, Puntarenas averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 347 mm of precipitation spread over about 28 wet days, with average cloud cover near 65%.
Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.
August scores 39/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Puntarenas. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:31 and sets at 17:58 local time, giving 12 h 27 min of daylight. Days shorten by 14 minutes over the month.
Why 39/100?
How the score for August is builtBeach score this month: 58/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Puntarenas in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Puntarenas?
August scores 39/100 for Puntarenas, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 28 wet days.
How warm is Puntarenas in August?
Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 25°C in August.
Does it rain a lot in Puntarenas in August?
Puntarenas receives about 347 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 28 days.
Can you swim in Puntarenas in August?
The sea averages 29°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.