Question 1

Is Puntarenas safe to visit?

Accepted Answer

Travelia rates Puntarenas, Costa Rica “reconsider travel”, following US State Department and UK FCDO travel advisories.

Question 2

What is the sea temperature in Puntarenas in July?

Accepted Answer

The sea off Puntarenas averages about 29°C in July.

Question 3

When is the best time to visit Puntarenas?

Accepted Answer

Puntarenas is warmest in Apr and driest in Jan; mild (18–28°C) months are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Climate by month

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	26	26	27	28	27	26	26	26	26	26	25	26
Sea °C	29	29	29	29	29	29	29	29	29	28	28	28
Rain (days)	3	5	12	65	255	255	177	255	255	255	119	15