Puerto Cabezas weather in December (Nicaragua)

Curious about the December weather in Puerto Cabezas? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Puerto Cabezas generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C.

Puerto Cabezas in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 22 days of rain are anticipated.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Puerto Cabezas climate page with graphs.

 

Puerto Cabezas, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 73%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 130 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  

Where to go in Nicaragua in December

Find out more about the weather in Nicaragua in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Puerto Cabezas in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Puerto Cabezas.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Nicaragua? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Nicaragua. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.