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Puerto Limón weather in December (Limon, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in Puerto Limón during December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Puerto Limón typically experiences 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 23°C.

Puerto Limón in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 368 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The city usually sees around 145 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Puerto Limón in December?

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 in December.

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

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