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Ocotal weather in December (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

What should you pack for a trip to Ocotal in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Ocotal during December to be perfect, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 30°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 25°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Ocotal in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 258 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Ocotal.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ocotal, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 12 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 258 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (34 KM, 21 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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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

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