Jacó weather in December (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What should you pack for a trip to Jacó in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Jacó typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 28°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 24°C.

Precipitation

Jacó in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 190 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 233 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Jacó, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 190 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (44 KM, 27 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Jacó.

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