Climate Insights for Punta Gorda

The climate in Punta Gorda is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 3652mm 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: August, May, July. The coldest months are November, January, October, when temperatures can drop to 26°C.

Punta Gorda has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Punta Gorda is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3652mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 304mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 471mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 32mm. That's 439mm less than August, 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.

Punta Gorda is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 7km/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 20km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Punta Gorda, which began on March 20, 2026. Punta Gorda is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near 26°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

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.