Poás Volcano National Park Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica in December.

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Poasito Fraijanes

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

What to Expect in Poás Volcano National Park in December

Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. December in Poás Volcano National Park generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Poasito.

For specific regional insights in Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Fraijanes with an average of 187 mm (7.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Poasito with 197 mm (7.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Poasito enjoys about 244 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Poás Volcano National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Poás Volcano National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Poasito)

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March26°C (79°F) April27°C (81°F) May26°C (79°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September26°C (79°F) October25°C (77°F) November25°C (77°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Poás Volcano National Park in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Poás Volcano National Park.

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 Poás Volcano National Park

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Poás Volcano National Park (December)

Precipitation variation in Poás Volcano National Park (December)

Poasito

In December Poasito 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 tolerable 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
310 mm (12 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Poasito →

Fraijanes

In December Fraijanes 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 tolerable 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
304 mm (12 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Fraijanes →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Poás Volcano National Park, in Costa Rica.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Poás Volcano National Park in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Poasito 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)
Fraijanes 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)

Poás Volcano National Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica in December?

Expect tolerable weather across Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica in December. The popular destination of Poasito averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica in December?

Daytime temperatures in Poasito peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in December, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica peaks during December. Poasito averages roughly 197 mm (7.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica with overall tolerable weather in Poasito. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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