Weather in December in Cartago
Considering a trip to Cartago this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Cartago in December?
Cartago is a region in Costa Rica. December in Cartago generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C and nighttime temperatures around 15°C in Turrialba.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Orosí with an average of 143 mm to heavy rainfall in Turrialba with 254 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Turrialba enjoys approximately 244 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at December's conditions in Cartago, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Cartago's yearly weather, check out our Cartago climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Cartago?
Turrialba
In December Turrialba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Orosí
In December Orosí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Cachí
In December Cachí generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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La Suiza
In December La Suiza generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Paraíso
In December Paraíso generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy 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 Cartago, in Costa Rica.
Is December the best time to visit Cartago?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Turrialba, December may not be the ideal time to visit Cartago.
On average, the best time to visit Cartago is in February, March and April with generally pleasant weather in Turrialba. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.
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