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Manuel Antonio Weather in December

Manuel Antonio in December sees high daytime temperatures of 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows of 23°C (73°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 500 mm (20 in) of rainfall for the month.

Rainfall in Manuel Antonio in December

Manuel Antonio is in the rainy season in December, with rain on around 14 days and an average of 500 mm (20 in). The rain this month falls heavily when it arrives, so waterproofs are worth keeping handy.

Temperature in Manuel Antonio in December

In December, expect high temperatures in Manuel Antonio, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) at night. The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. With lows of 23°C (73°F), the nights are warm and generally comfortable.

Sunshine in Manuel Antonio in December

The month enjoys around 249 hours of sunshine. The wet weather tends to wait until afternoon or evening to arrive, leaving the first half of most days dry and sunny.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. February and March typically offer the best weather for Manuel Antonio.

Manuel Antonio Temperature in December

Min Temperature
23°C (73°F)
Max Temperature
27°C (81°F)
Chance of Rain
47%
Precipitation
500 mm (20 in)
Rainy days
14 days
Humidity
81% *
Sunshine
249 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (2 KM, 1 Miles).

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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 Manuel Antonio in December

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in December. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Manuel Antonio in December

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

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