Climate Insights for Punta Islita Airport

Nandayure, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Hottest
March
33°C peak
Coldest
January
23°C low
Wettest
October
441mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Punta Islita Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2511mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 441mm of rainfall. Punta Islita Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Feb Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 23° Mar Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° Apr Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 24° May Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jun Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 24° Jul Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 24° Aug Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 24° Sep Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Nov Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Dec Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23°
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Average
Min

Punta Islita Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 17mm Feb Precipitation: 7mm Mar Precipitation: 20mm Apr Precipitation: 96mm May Precipitation: 330mm Jun Precipitation: 370mm Jul Precipitation: 283mm Aug Precipitation: 312mm Sep Precipitation: 322mm Oct Precipitation: 441mm Nov Precipitation: 251mm Dec Precipitation: 63mm
Precipitation

Punta Islita Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2511mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 209mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 441mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7mm. That's 434mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Punta Islita Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Punta Islita Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Punta Islita Airport sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 23°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 446mm across the season with a monthly average of 149mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 966mm across the season with a monthly average of 322mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1013mm across the season with a monthly average of 338mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 87mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Punta Islita Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
33 °C
13 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
33 °C
12 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
330 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
370 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
283 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
312 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
322 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
441 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
251 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
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