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Mal País weather in December (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Mal País during December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Mal País during December is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Mal País in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

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

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mal País, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 80 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
SunshineSunshine 233 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (52 KM, 32 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.

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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