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Puntarenas in October
The weather in October
In October, Puntarenas averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 397 mm of precipitation spread over about 30 wet days, with average cloud cover near 61%.
Temperatures are much the same as in September, and November brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.
October scores 43/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th 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 05:28 and sets at 17:23 local time, giving 11 h 55 min of daylight. Days shorten by 15 minutes over the month.
Why 43/100?
How the score for October is builtBeach score this month: 66/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Puntarenas in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Puntarenas?
October scores 43/100 for Puntarenas, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 30 wet days.
How warm is Puntarenas in October?
Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 24°C in October.
Does it rain a lot in Puntarenas in October?
Puntarenas receives about 397 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 30 days.
Can you swim in Puntarenas in October?
The sea averages 28°C in October, warm enough for most swimmers.