Playa Hermosa weather in December (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

What should you pack for a trip to Playa Hermosa in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Playa Hermosa is usually perfect in December, featuring very high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 30°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 24°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Playa Hermosa in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. You can typically expect 10 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

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.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Playa Hermosa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (27 KM, 17 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

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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 Playa Hermosa.

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