Punta de Lanza weather in December (Costa Rica)

What weather conditions can you expect in Punta de Lanza this December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of December in Punta de Lanza typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 26°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 18°C.

Precipitation

Punta de Lanza in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 217 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 245 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Punta de Lanza.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Punta de Lanza climate page with graphs.

 

Punta de Lanza, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 217 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (5 KM, 3 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?

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

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