Fortuna weather in December (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in Fortuna during December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Fortuna generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 27°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 20°C.

Fortuna in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 222 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 233 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fortuna, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 222 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (60 KM, 37 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 Fortuna 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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