Herradura weather in December (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What's the typical weather in Herradura for December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Herradura usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 28°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 24°C.

Precipitation

Herradura in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 233 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January generally stands 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 Herradura climate page with graphs.

 

Herradura, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 186 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (39 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

Interested in more climate information?

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