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Santamaria weather in December (Costa Rica)

What weather conditions can you expect in Santamaria this December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of December in Santamaria typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 26°C, cooling down at night to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Santamaria in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 216 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 245 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santamaria, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 216 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 245 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Costa Rica in December

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santamaria.

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