Colón weather in December (San José, Costa Rica)

What's the typical weather in Colón for December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Colón tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 26°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 17°C.

Precipitation

Colón in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 149 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 245 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Colón.

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 Colón climate page with graphs.

 

Colón, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 149 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (11 KM, 7 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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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