Carate weather in December (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Is Carate a good destination in December, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In December, Carate usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 29°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 24°C.

Precipitation

Carate in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 251 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Carate, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 251 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

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 Carate.

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