Visiting Golfito by yacht
When to come to Golfito, how the marina describes the area, and how to get here.
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When to come
| Season | Months | Daily high | Monthly rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | January to March | 34.5 to 36.3 °C | 19 to 36 mm |
| Shoulder | April, December | 33.1 to 36.3 °C | 77 to 103 mm |
| Off season | May to November | 31.7 to 33.8 °C | 290 to 407 mm |
Station David, Panama, about 87 km from Golfito. WMO World Weather Information Service. Rainfall is for 1971 to 2000. No period is given for temperature. Season bands are our own estimate.
Getting here and what is nearby
By air
Golfito Airport (GLF) is a domestic airport. Marina Bahía Golfito says daily flights run from San José and take 45 minutes.
Golfo Dulce
The marina says Golfo Dulce is one of eight Whale Heritage Sites worldwide. It says the marina is near Corcovado National Park and Piedras Blancas National Park.
Climate
The marina says on its home page that Golfito is hurricane free. It calls the marina a last stop before the Panama Canal and the first stop when entering Costa Rica.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- WMO World Weather Information Service: David, Panama (JSON)
- WMO World Weather Information Service: David, Panama
- Marina Bahía Golfito: home
- Marina Bahía Golfito: about and history
- Marina Bahía Golfito: amenities
- Marina Bahía Golfito: tours and yacht transport
- IGY Marinas: Marina Bahia Golfito
- IGY Marinas: Marina Bahia Golfito arrival information
- IGY Marinas: superyachts are visiting Marina Bahia Golfito, August 2024
- IGY Marinas: superyacht charter destination release, 3 November 2021
- Instituto Costarricense de Turismo: Decree 43636 on the charter licence
- El Financiero: Marina de Golfito, 24 August 2020
- UKSA: Superyacht salary guide
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