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November · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 47/100

Puntarenas in November

Mixed · 47/100Beach 71/100
High / low28° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation179 mm25 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
9.98° N, 84.84° WElevation 1 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
When to goPuntarenas · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec47November
Best timeJan–Mar
November: high / low28° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in November

In November, Puntarenas averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 179 mm of precipitation spread over about 25 wet days, with average cloud cover near 48%.

Temperatures are much the same as in October, and December is warmer again by about 1°. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

November scores 47/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th 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 05:35 and sets at 17:15 local time, giving 11 h 40 min of daylight. Days shorten by 11 minutes over the month.

Why 47/100?

How the score for November is built
Comfort · 42%71%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%70%

Beach score this month: 71/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

November against the year

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Costa Rica's best in November

Where to go in November
San José
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San José

San José
23°Nov high
26wet days
57score
San José
Cartago
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Cartago

Cartago Province
22°Nov high
26wet days
56score
Cartago
·Questions

Puntarenas in November: quick answers

Is November a good time to visit Puntarenas?

November scores 47/100 for Puntarenas, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 25 wet days.

How warm is Puntarenas in November?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 24°C in November.

Does it rain a lot in Puntarenas in November?

Puntarenas receives about 179 mm of precipitation in November, falling on around 25 days.

Can you swim in Puntarenas in November?

The sea averages 28°C in November, warm enough for most swimmers.