Osa Peninsula Weather in December

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

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Puerto Jiménez Carate

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

What to Expect in the Osa Peninsula in December

The Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. December in the Osa Peninsula generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Puerto Jiménez.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 249 mm (9.8 in) in Puerto Jiménez.

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Best Places to Visit in the Osa Peninsula in December

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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 the Osa Peninsula

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

Temperature range in the Osa Peninsula (December)

Precipitation variation in the Osa Peninsula (December)

Puerto Jiménez

In December Puerto Jiménez 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 unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
623 mm (25 in)
249 mm (9.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Puerto Jiménez →

Carate

In December Carate generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
626 mm (25 in)
251 mm (9.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Carate →

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

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Osa Peninsula in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Jiménez 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 249 mm (9.8 in)
Carate 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 251 mm (9.9 in)

The Osa Peninsula weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica in December?

the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica typically experiences unpleasant weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Puerto Jiménez average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica in December?

Average temperatures in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica during December range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Puerto Jiménez.

Does the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Puerto Jiménez records an average of 249 mm (9.8 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica with often unpleasant weather in Puerto Jiménez.

Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Puerto Jiménez. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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