Poasito weather in December (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Is December a good time to explore Poasito weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Poasito includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 17°C.

Precipitation

Poasito in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 197 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 244 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 Poasito climate page with graphs.

 

Poasito, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 197 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 244 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (29 KM, 18 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 Poasito, 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

8/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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