Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Costa Rica this December.
Costa Rica, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 22°C (72°F) in Cachí to 32°C (90°F) in Santa Cruz. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Santa Cruz and 14°C (57°F) in Cachí.
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Expect daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) in Jacó. That makes December a high month for Costa Rica.
After dark, Jacó cools to about 24°C (75°F) on an average December night.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Santa Cruz clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 32°C (90°F), and evenings that remain near 23°C (73°F).
The coldest city in December in Costa Rica is Cachí when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 22°C (72°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 14°C (57°F).
Jacó enjoys close to 233 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 27°C (81°F) in Limon this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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