Nicoya weather in December (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

How is the weather in Nicoya in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Nicoya generally has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 32°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Nicoya in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 258 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January generally stands out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nicoya, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 35 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in December

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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 Nicoya 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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