Paraíso weather in December (Cartago, Costa Rica)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Paraíso this December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Paraíso typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Paraíso in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 163 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 244 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Paraíso, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 163 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 244 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (25 KM, 15 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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Paraíso, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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