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Weather in December in Guanacaste

Are you planning a trip a to Guanacaste in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Guanacaste in December?

Guanacaste is a region in Costa Rica. December in Guanacaste generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Nuevo Arenal at 28°C to very warm in Nicoya at 32°C. At night it cools down to 22°C in Nicoya and 20°C in Nuevo Arenal. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ocotal with an average of 12 mm to high rainfall in Nuevo Arenal with 147 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 258 hours of sunshine in Tamarindo. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Guanacaste for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Guanacaste climate page.

Where to go in Guanacaste in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Guanacaste on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Guanacaste?

Tamarindo

In December Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Tamarindo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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30°C 
25°C 
206 hours 
118 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
24°C 
258 hours 
14 mm 
10 days 
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32°C 
24°C 
295 hours 
4.2 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Tamarindo

Coco

In December Coco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Coco
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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30°C 
24°C 
206 hours 
102 mm 
13 days 
30°C 
24°C 
258 hours 
12 mm 
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31°C 
24°C 
295 hours 
4 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Coco

Playa Flamingo

In December Playa Flamingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Playa Flamingo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
25°C 
206 hours 
108 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
25°C 
258 hours 
12 mm 
10 days 
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31°C 
25°C 
295 hours 
4.1 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Playa Flamingo

Sámara

In December Sámara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Sámara
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
24°C 
226 mm 
13 days 
30°C 
24°C 
49 mm 
11 days 
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31°C 
24°C 
16 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Sámara

Playa Grande

In December Playa Grande generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Playa Grande
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
25°C 
206 hours 
115 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
25°C 
258 hours 
14 mm 
10 days 
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32°C 
24°C 
295 hours 
4.1 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Playa Grande

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Guanacaste, in Costa Rica.

Is December the best time to visit Guanacaste?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Guanacaste. Typically, the climate in Tamarindo is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Tamarindo. The weather in May, June, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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