Playa Hermosa weather in December (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Is Playa Hermosa a good destination in December, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During December, Playa Hermosa usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 24°C.

Precipitation

Playa Hermosa in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 216 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 245 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November 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 28°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 216 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (49 KM, 30 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. 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?

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

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