Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Puntarenas cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Puntarenas in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 92°Fwarmest average high (March)
- 82°Fcoolest average high (November)
- 24%fewest rain days (February)
- 99%most rain days (October)
Weather in Puntarenas right now
Weather in Puntarenas by month
Average highs run from 82°F (28°C) in November to 92°F (34°C) in March. Rain falls on the fewest days in February and the most in October. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89 / 74°F32 / 24°C | 28% | 11 mph18 km/h | 86°F30°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| February | 92 / 76°F33 / 24°C | 24% | 14 mph22 km/h | 87°F30°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| March | 92 / 76°F34 / 24°C | 35% | 13 mph21 km/h | 88°F31°C | 2 ft (0.5 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| April | 91 / 76°F33 / 25°C | 56% | 12 mph20 km/h | 88°F31°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| May | 87 / 76°F30 / 24°C | 85% | 10 mph17 km/h | 88°F31°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| June | 84 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 95% | 8 mph14 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| July | 84 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 94% | 10 mph16 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| August | 84 / 74°F29 / 24°C | 92% | 9 mph15 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| September | 84 / 74°F29 / 24°C | 97% | 9 mph14 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| October | 83 / 74°F28 / 23°C | 99% | 9 mph14 km/h | 87°F30°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| November | 82 / 74°F28 / 23°C | 92% | 8 mph14 km/h | 85°F29°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| December | 85 / 74°F30 / 23°C | 57% | 10 mph16 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.5 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Puntarenas
12 ships from 10 cruise lines are scheduled here, 13 visits in total. The next 13:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 122026 | Carnival SpiritCarnival Cruise Line | Calls | 16 nights from Seattle |
| Mon, Nov 22026 | Brilliant LadyVirgin Voyages | Calls | 17 nights from Los Angeles |
| Fri, Nov 132026 | Sapphire PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 16 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
| Thu, Dec 102026 | Norwegian StarNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 16 nights from Miami |
| Fri, Dec 112026 | Crystal SerenityCrystal Cruises | Calls | 28 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
| Fri, Dec 182026 | Costa DeliziosaCosta Cruises | Calls | 138 nights from Savona |
| Sat, Dec 192026 | Island PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 16 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
| Fri, Dec 252026 | Azamara QuestAzamara | Calls | 18 nights from Miami |
| Mon, Dec 282026 | Silver DawnSilversea Cruises | Calls | 18 nights from Miami |
| Mon, Jan 42027 | Seven Seas GrandeurRegent Seven Seas Cruises | Calls | 16 nights from Miami |
| Wed, Jan 62027 | Island PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 16 nights from Los Angeles |
| Wed, Jan 132027 | ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 149 nights from Savona |
| Sat, Apr 172027 | AmadeaPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 168 nights from Hamburg |
Ships that visit Puntarenas
- Island PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Azamara QuestAzamara
- Carnival SpiritCarnival Cruise Line
- Costa DeliziosaCosta Cruises
- Crystal SerenityCrystal Cruises
- Norwegian StarNorwegian Cruise Line
- AmadeaPhoenix Reisen
- ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen
- Sapphire PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Seven Seas GrandeurRegent Seven Seas Cruises
- Silver DawnSilversea Cruises
- Brilliant LadyVirgin Voyages
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- Playa FlamingoGuanacaste, Costa Rica
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.