Alajuela weather in December
Planning a getaway to Alajuela this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Alajuela in December?
Alajuela is a region in Costa Rica. December in Alajuela generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in Birrí to 29°C in Los Chiles. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Los Chiles and 16°C in Birrí.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Playa el Jobo with an average of 25 mm to heavy rainfall in Muelle San Carlos with 277 mm. Meanwhile, Fortuna enjoys close to 233 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Alajuela, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Alajuela's yearly weather, check out our Alajuela climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Alajuela?
Fortuna
In December Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Alajuela
In December Alajuela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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El Castillo de La Fortuna
In December El Castillo de La Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bijagua
In December Bijagua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Atenas
In December Atenas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alajuela, in Costa Rica.
Is December the best time to visit Alajuela?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Alajuela with often unpleasant weather in Fortuna.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Fortuna. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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