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Las Peñitas Weather in December

In Las Peñitas, December brings very high daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), with nights cooling to 25°C (77°F). Minimal rainfall is to be expected.

Rainfall in Las Peñitas in December

Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 5 days of rain, with 7.1 mm (0.3 in) average for the month. When rain does fall, showers tend to be light and brief. Most days will be dry.

Temperature in Las Peñitas in December

Las Peñitas in December has perfect weather. Days reach 32°C (90°F) and nights cool to 25°C (77°F). Sunshine and humidity can make it feel even warmer than the raw temperature suggests. Nights stay warm at around 25°C (77°F), so light bedding and good ventilation are worth thinking about.

Sunshine in Las Peñitas in December

The city usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days — a great month for sightseeing.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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Las Peñitas Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C (77°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C (90°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 16%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 7.1 mm (0.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
SunshineSunshine 255 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chinandega, Nicaragua (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Historical weather for Las Peñitas in December

Browse day-by-day weather records for Las Peñitas spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Las Peñitas historical weather extremes in December

Based on 26 years of weather observations (1999-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Las Peñitas.

  • The warmest day in December was on December 24, 2015, with a maximum of 36°C (97°F).
  • Las Peñitas experienced its chilliest December day on December 27, 2000, reaching only 20°C (68°F).
  • The lowest overnight temperature recorded in December was 16°C (61°F) (December 3, 2011).

Best Places in Nicaragua in December

Find out more about the weather in Nicaragua and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Nicaragua in December →

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Las Peñitas in December

Warm but pleasant conditions in Las Peñitas in December. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Dry conditions mean you won't need to worry about rain protection. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Las Peñitas in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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