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Limon Weather in December

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

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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Cahuita Tortuguero Village Cocles

Planning a journey to Limon, Costa Rica this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Limon in December

Limon, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. December in Limon generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Guápiles to 28°C (82°F) in Tortuguero Village. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Tortuguero Village and 19°C (66°F) in Guápiles.

For a closer look at conditions across Limon, Costa Rica, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tortuguero Village with an average of 331 mm (13 in) to heavy rainfall in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca with 424 mm (17 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Puerto Viejo de Talamanca as an example - it receives around 145 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Limon in December

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

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 Limon

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

Temperature range in Limon (December)

Precipitation variation in Limon (December)

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

In December Puerto Viejo de Talamanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
145 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
517 mm (20 in)
424 mm (17 in)
265 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca →

Cahuita

In December Cahuita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
145 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
488 mm (19 in)
404 mm (16 in)
259 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cahuita →

Tortuguero Village

In December Tortuguero Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°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
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
454 mm (18 in)
331 mm (13 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Tortuguero Village →

Cocles

In December Cocles generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
145 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
516 mm (20 in)
421 mm (17 in)
262 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cocles →

Puerto Manzanillo

In December Puerto Manzanillo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
145 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
507 mm (20 in)
406 mm (16 in)
252 mm (9.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Puerto Manzanillo →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 424 mm (17 in)
Cahuita 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 404 mm (16 in)
Tortuguero Village 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 331 mm (13 in)
Cocles 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 421 mm (17 in)
Puerto Manzanillo 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 406 mm (16 in)
Puerto Limón 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 368 mm (14 in)

Limon weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Limon, Costa Rica generally has poor weather conditions. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

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

In Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, the average daytime high in December is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

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

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Limon, Costa Rica, with Puerto Viejo de Talamanca averaging around 424 mm (17 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Limon, Costa Rica due to the typically poor weather in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.

Generally speaking, March provides pleasant weather in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. On the other hand, the weather in January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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