Weather in Puerto Viejo in August

Puerto Viejo weather is famously changeable — these are rough long-term averages, and conditions can shift several times in a single day. Treat them as a guide, not a guarantee.

August at a Glance

What August Is Really Like

August stays warm and green, with rainy spells rolling through and a jungle that looks its most dramatic. You still get bright breaks, often in the mornings, between the showers.

The surf can be good and the landscape is lush and alive. It sits just before the calm September veranillo, so late August sometimes begins to hint at the clearer weather to come.

How Much Does It Rain?

August averages around 320 mm. Expect warm days with regular showers and occasional heavier bursts, usually broken up by bright spells rather than raining all day.

When the rain comes, you have great options:

• Take a cacao and chocolate tour
• Explore a lush, dramatic Cahuita National Park
• Visit a Bribri Indigenous community

Crowds, Prices and Events

Early August still sees some summer-holiday travellers, tapering off later in the month toward quieter, lower-priced green-season conditions.

Is August a Good Time to Visit?

Yes, for green-season travellers. You get warm, lush, atmospheric weather and good value, with bright mornings and the calmer veranillo just around the corner. Pack for showers.

Key Takeaways

August is warm, green and atmospheric, with rainy spells and good surf, just before the September veranillo. Plan around bright mornings, pack a rain jacket, and enjoy a lush, good-value month on the coast.

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