Heredia Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Heredia, Costa Rica in December.

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Heredia Tigre Sarapiquí San Antonio

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

What to Expect in Heredia in December

Heredia, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. December in Heredia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Santo Domingo to 28°C (82°F) in Sarapiquí. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Sarapiquí and 16°C (61°F) in Santo Domingo.

For specific regional insights in Heredia, Costa Rica, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in San Antonio with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Sarapiquí with 378 mm (15 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Heredia enjoys approximately 244 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Heredia in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Heredia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Heredia

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Heredia, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Heredia (December)

Precipitation variation in Heredia (December)

Heredia

In December Heredia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
244 hours
283 hours
Monthly rainfall
279 mm (11 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Heredia →

Tigre

In December Tigre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
244 hours
283 hours
Monthly rainfall
427 mm (17 in)
358 mm (14 in)
255 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Tigre →

Sarapiquí

In December Sarapiquí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
244 hours
283 hours
Monthly rainfall
445 mm (18 in)
378 mm (15 in)
268 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sarapiquí →

San Antonio

In December San Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
244 hours
283 hours
Monthly rainfall
275 mm (11 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in San Antonio →

Vara Blanca

In December Vara Blanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
244 hours
283 hours
Monthly rainfall
319 mm (13 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Vara Blanca →

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

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Heredia in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Heredia 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Tigre 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 358 mm (14 in)
Sarapiquí 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 378 mm (15 in)
San Antonio 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Vara Blanca 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)
Birrí 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)

Heredia weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Heredia, Costa Rica in December?

Expect pleasant weather across Heredia, Costa Rica in December. The popular destination of Heredia averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Heredia, Costa Rica in December?

Average temperatures in Heredia, Costa Rica during December range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Heredia.

Does Heredia, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Heredia, Costa Rica. Average rainfall in Heredia sits around 133 mm (5.2 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Heredia, Costa Rica?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Heredia, Costa Rica with overall pleasant weather in Heredia.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and April provide perfect weather in Heredia. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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