Nicoya weather in December (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

How's the weather trend in Nicoya as December approaches? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Nicoya typically experiences very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 32°C, cooling off to about 22°C at night. These are average temperatures, but there can be hotter days. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Nicoya in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 258 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 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

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nicoya.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Costa Rica? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Costa Rica. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.