Weather in Puerto Viejo in July

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 Is Really Like

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

The jungle is lush and the surf is often good, so it is a lively month. It also coincides with 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 is quite variable year to year. Expect a mix of heavy downpours and warm bright spells; some years bring 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

Crowds, Prices and Events

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

Is July a Good Time to Visit?

Yes, if you are flexible. You may catch a bright, surf-filled stretch or a wet one, but the jungle is at its liveliest and the atmosphere is good. Pack for both and stay adaptable.

Key Takeaways

July is warm, green and variable — 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.

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