Alajuela weather in December (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

How is December weather typically in Alajuela? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Alajuela includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 25°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Alajuela in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 244 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and April typically offer 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 Alajuela climate page with graphs.

 

Alajuela, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 244 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (17 KM, 11 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

For visitors traveling to Alajuela, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.