Platanillo weather in December (Costa Rica)

Will it be warm or cold in Platanillo this December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Platanillo includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 20°C.

Precipitation

Platanillo in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 419 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 249 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Platanillo. February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Platanillo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 419 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 249 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (42 KM, 26 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?

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.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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