Warmest sea in Costa Rica in November
54 coastal locations in Costa Rica ranked by their typical November sea temperature. Region-wide average in November: 28.1°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.
Warmest in November
Puerto Limon
29.0°C November mean in Costa Rica
Regional November average
28.1°C
across all 54 coastal locations in Costa Rica
Vs annual mean
-0.6°C
below the year-round regional average
What the Costa Rica sea feels like in November
This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.
- Warmest month May 29.5°C
- Coldest month February 28.1°C
- Annual mean 28.8°C
- Months above 20°C 12 of 12
Costa Rica sea temperature map (live)
The map shows today's latest reading at every Costa Rica location. The list below is based on the typical November mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.
Top 50 warmest Costa Rica locations in November
Sorted by the typical November mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.
| # | Location | Country | November mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Limon Limón | Costa Rica | 29.0°C |
| 2 | Punta Uva | Costa Rica | 28.9°C |
| 3 | Cahuita | Costa Rica | 28.9°C |
| 4 | Puerto Viejo | Costa Rica | 28.9°C |
| 5 | Playa Bonita | Costa Rica | 28.9°C |
| 6 | Limon | Costa Rica | 28.9°C |
| 7 | Tortuguero | Costa Rica | 28.8°C |
| 8 | Pavones | Costa Rica | 28.3°C |
| 9 | Jaco | Costa Rica | 28.2°C |
| 10 | Ojochal | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 11 | Uvita | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 12 | Los Pargos | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 13 | Marbella | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 14 | Playa Avellana | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 15 | Playa Azul | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 16 | Playa Mansita | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 17 | Playa Negra | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 18 | Golfito | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 19 | Chacarita | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 20 | Puntarenas | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 21 | Nandayure | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 22 | Playa Carrillo | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 23 | Punta Islita | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 24 | Dominical | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 25 | Nosara | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
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| 26 | Samara | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 27 | San Jose | Costa Rica | 28.1°C |
| 28 | Mal Pais | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 29 | Montezuma | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 30 | Playa Santa Teresa | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 31 | Brasilito | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 32 | Catalina Island | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 33 | Palm Beach Estates | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 34 | Playa Carbon | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 35 | Playa Conchal | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 36 | Playa Del Coco | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 37 | Playa Flamingo | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 38 | Playa Grande | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 39 | Playa Hermosa | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 40 | Playa Langosta | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 41 | Playa Mina | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 42 | Playa Nombre de Jesus | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 43 | Playa Real y Roble | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 44 | Playa Ventanas | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 45 | Potrero | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 46 | Tamarindo Beach | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 47 | Manuel Antonio | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 48 | Puerto Quepos | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 49 | Quepos | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 50 | Cano Island | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
Coldest 10 in Costa Rica in November
Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Costa Rica coasts to avoid for swimming in November.
| # | Location | Country | November mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cocos Island | Costa Rica | 27.2°C |
| 2 | Papagayo | Costa Rica | 27.9°C |
| 3 | Cano Island | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 4 | Guanacaste | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 5 | Liberia | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 6 | Manuel Antonio | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 7 | Puerto Quepos | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 8 | Quepos | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 9 | Brasilito | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |
| 10 | Catalina Island | Costa Rica | 28.0°C |