Temperature in The Nicoya Peninsula in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica this December.

The Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, a region in Costa Rica, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 29°C (84°F) in Cóbano to 32°C (90°F) in Nicoya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Nicoya and 25°C (77°F) in Cóbano.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in the Nicoya Peninsula. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Nicoya Peninsula, check out our the Nicoya Peninsula's climate page.

See also: the Nicoya Peninsula weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in the Nicoya Peninsula in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Nicoya Peninsula temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica in December?

Average daytime highs in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica during December reach about 31°C (88°F) in Tamarindo.

How cold does it get at night in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica in December?

Tamarindo sees nighttime lows close to 24°C (75°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica?

Nicoya tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 22°C (72°F).

What is the coldest city in December in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica?

For the month of December, Cóbano is the most temperate city in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica based on our records. Highs average 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 25°C (77°F).

How much sun does the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica get in December?

Tamarindo enjoys approximately 258 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

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