Cartago weather in December (Cartago, Costa Rica)

Thinking of visiting Cartago in December? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Cartago usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 22°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Cartago in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 244 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 159 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 244 hours *  

Percentage 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 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?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.