Manuel Antonio weather in December (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in Manuel Antonio during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Manuel Antonio generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 23°C.

Manuel Antonio in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 500 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 249 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Manuel Antonio. February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Manuel Antonio, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 500 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 249 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (2 KM, 1 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Manuel Antonio in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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