Best time to swim in Costa Rica Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in Costa Rica? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in Costa Rica.
Swimming in Costa Rica by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in Costa Rica by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: La Cruz, Montezuma, Puerto Limón, Puntarenas and Tamarindo.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F to 84°F | ideal swimming |
| February | 80°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| March | 82°F to 86°F | ideal swimming |
| April | 83°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| May | 84°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| June | 84°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| July | 84°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| August | 84°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| September | 84°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| October | 82°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| November | 82°F to 84°F | ideal swimming |
| December | 82°F to 83°F | ideal swimming |
Where and when should you swim in Costa Rica?
Other cities and places in Costa Rica:
Water temperatures in Costa Rica over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in Costa Rica for the cities of: La Cruz, Montezuma, Puerto Limón, Puntarenas and Tamarindo.