Weather in Puerto Viejo in July 2027

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.

July at a glance

What July actually looks like

July is one of the more unpredictable months. It can be quite wet, with heavy showers, but the Caribbean coast sometimes gets a short drier spell mid-season that hands you bright, warm days between the rain.

The jungle is lush and the surf is often good, so the place feels lively. It also lands during the northern-hemisphere summer holidays, so you will see more visitors than in the quieter green-season months.

How much does it rain?

July can average around 400 mm and swings a lot from year to year. Expect a mix of heavy downpours and warm bright spells; some years throw in a welcome short dry stretch.

Rain or shine, there is plenty to do:

• Watch or try the surf on a good swell
• Take a cacao and chocolate tour
• Explore Cahuita National Park between showers

See our guide to Puerto Viejo’s best beaches →

Crowds, prices and events

July brings a bump in visitors thanks to summer holidays abroad, so crowds and prices run a little higher than the green-season months on either side, though still well short of the December-February peak.

Is July a good time to visit?

Yes, if you are flexible. You might catch a bright, surf-filled stretch or a soggy one, but the jungle is at its liveliest and the mood is good. Pack for both and roll with it.

Key takeaways

July is warm, green and unpredictable: heavy showers, good surf and sometimes a short drier spell. Expect a summer-holiday bump in visitors, plan flexibly around the weather, and pack for both sun and rain.

See the full month-by-month weather guide →