Drake weather in December (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in Drake during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Drake generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Drake in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 210 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Drake, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 210 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Where to go in Costa Rica in December

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in December and which places have the best weather 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 Drake 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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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