Dominical weather in December (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

How is the weather in Dominical in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Dominical generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C.

Dominical in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 490 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 249 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 490 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 249 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in December

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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 Dominical in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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