Barú weather in December (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What should you pack for a trip to Barú in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Barú includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 26°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 21°C.

Precipitation

Barú in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 442 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 249 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Barú. February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Barú, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 442 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 249 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (39 KM, 24 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?

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 Barú.

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