Frost Dates for PUERTO LIMON, Costa Rica

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

9.97°N, -83.02°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 13b

Avg. annual minimum: 18 to 21°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Af Tropical Rainforest

Hot and wet year-round with no dry season. Ideal for tropical crops like bananas, mangoes, and cocoa. Gardening is possible all year, but high humidity can increase disease pressure.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 25° 30°
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Jan
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Feb
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 21°C
Mar
25°
High: 28°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 22°C
Apr
25°
High: 28°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
May
25°
High: 28°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
Jun
25°
High: 28°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
Jul
25°
High: 28°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
Aug
25°
High: 28°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
Sep
25°
High: 28°C
Avg: 25°C
Low: 23°C
Oct
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Nov
24°
High: 27°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 150 mm 300 mm 450 mm
290 mm
289.6 mm
Jan
193 mm
193.0 mm
Feb
180 mm
180.3 mm
Mar
175 mm
175.3 mm
Apr
384 mm
383.5 mm
May
419 mm
419.1 mm
Jun
503 mm
502.9 mm
Jul
399 mm
398.8 mm
Aug
302 mm
302.3 mm
Sep
363 mm
363.2 mm
Oct
488 mm
487.7 mm
Nov
419 mm
419.1 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.5h11.5h12h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h12.5h12h12h11.5h11.5h
Jan: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 29m
Feb: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 41m
Mar: 6:02 AM – 5:58 PM · 11h 56m
Apr: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
May: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 27m
Jun: 5:43 AM – 6:17 PM · 12h 35m
Jul: 5:44 AM – 6:16 PM · 12h 32m
Aug: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Sep: 5:58 AM – 6:02 PM · 12h 03m
Oct: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 46m
Nov: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 32m
Dec: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 25m
Daylight Longest: 12h 35m · Shortest: 11h 25m

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