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In Dominical, December brings high daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to 22°C (72°F). This month falls within the rainy season, so expect frequent rainfall.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. February and March typically offer the best weather for Dominical.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Dominical - and find the best time to visit.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Dominical spanning 47 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 19 years of weather observations (2006-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Dominical.
Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Costa Rica in December →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Dominical in December. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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