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Dominical weather in December (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

How's the weather trend in Dominical as December approaches? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Dominical tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 26°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 22°C.

Precipitation

Dominical in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 490 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 249 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dominical. October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dominical, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 490 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 249 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (38 KM, 23 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.

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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

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