PUNTARENAS, COSTA RICA

Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18�C (64�F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60mm (2.36 in) of precipitation. In essence, a tropical savanna climate tends to either see less rainfall than a tropical monsoon climate or have more pronounced dry seasons than a tropical monsoon climate. Tropical savanna climates are most commonly found in Africa, Asia and South America. The climate is also prevalent in sections of Central America, northern Australia and North America, specifically in sections of Mexico and the state of Florida in the United States.

The K�ppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Aw". (Tropical Savanna Climate).

The average temperature for the year in Puntarenas is 83.0°F (28.3°C). The warmest month, on average, is March with an average temperature of 85.0°F (29.4°C). The coolest month on average is September, with an average temperature of 81.0°F (27.2°C).

The highest recorded temperature in Puntarenas is 103.0°F (39.4°C), which was recorded in August. The lowest recorded temperature in Puntarenas is 61.0°F (16.1°C), which was recorded in April.

The average amount of precipitation for the year in Puntarenas is 64.0" (1625.6 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is September with 12.2" (309.9 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is February with an average of 0.1" (2.5 mm).