December Rainfall and Precipitation in Guanacaste
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in December.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Popular cities in Guanacaste
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- Bejuco
- Brasilito
- Carrillo
- Coco
- Culebra
- Fortuna
- Garita
- Guachipelín
- Hacienda Santa María
- Islita
- La Cruz
- Liberia
- Marbella
- Naranjos Agrios
- Nosara
- Nuevo Arenal
- Ocotal
- Ostional
- Paraíso
- Playa Azul
- Playa Conchal
- Playa Flamingo
- Playa Grande
- Playa Hermosa
- Potrero
- Puerto Coyote
- Puerto Soley
- Sámara
- Tamarindo
- Tilarán
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Guanacaste precipitation in December: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Guanacaste, Costa Rica receive in December?
Tamarindo stays mostly dry in December, with average rainfall close to 14 mm (0.6 in).
How many days does it rain in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in December?
On average, Tamarindo has about 10 days days of rain in December.
Is December part of the rainy season in Guanacaste, Costa Rica?
No. December sits outside the typical rainy season in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in December in Guanacaste, Costa Rica?
Based on our records, Nuevo Arenal receives the most rainfall in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in December, averaging about 147 mm (5.8 in).
What is the driest city in December in Guanacaste, Costa Rica?
Based on our database, Ocotal sees the least rainfall in Guanacaste, Costa Rica in December, with around 12 mm (0.5 in) on average.
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