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Puerto Limón weather in December (Limon, Costa Rica)

Thinking of visiting Puerto Limón in December? Check the weather first! Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Puerto Limón typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 28°C. At night, they generally drop to 23°C.

Precipitation

Puerto Limón in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 368 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 145 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Puerto Limón, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 368 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 145 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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