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Cartago weather in December (Cartago, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in Cartago during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Cartago typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Cartago in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 244 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cartago, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 159 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 244 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in December

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in December and which places have the best weather 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 Cartago in December?

For visitors traveling to Cartago, 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 in December.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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