Climate Insights for Punta Gorda
Climate Overview
The climate in Punta Gorda is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,133 mm of precipitation falls per year. Punta Gorda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Punta Gorda is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, July. The coldest months are March, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Punta Gorda is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 44.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Punta Gorda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Punta Gorda is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, July. The coldest months are March, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 75°F.
Temperature
Punta Gorda has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Punta Gorda has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Punta Gorda is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,133 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 195 mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 49 mm. That's 145 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Punta Gorda is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 7.7 in of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.9 in. That's 5.7 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Punta Gorda is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 23km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Punta Gorda is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 14mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Punta Gorda is during February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 67 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Punta Gorda is during February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 83°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Punta Gorda 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Punta Gorda based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.