Esterillos weather in December (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

How does the December weather in Esterillos compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Esterillos includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 28°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 24°C.

Precipitation

Esterillos in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 274 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 249 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Esterillos, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 274 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 249 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (38 KM, 24 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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