Puntarenas weather in December
Planning a getaway to Puntarenas this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Puntarenas in December?
Puntarenas is a region in Costa Rica. December in Puntarenas generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C in San Vito to 30°C in Puntarenas. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Puntarenas and 18°C in San Vito.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Puerto Coyote with an average of 50 mm to heavy rainfall in Matapalo with 509 mm. Meanwhile, Jacó enjoys approximately 233 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Puntarenas, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Puntarenas's yearly weather, check out our Puntarenas climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Puntarenas?
Jacó
In December Jacó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Herradura
In December Herradura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Santa Teresa
In December Santa Teresa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Monteverde
In December Monteverde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Uvita
In December Uvita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Puntarenas, in Costa Rica.
Is December the best time to visit Puntarenas?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Jacó, December might be a good time to visit Puntarenas. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly perfect weather in Jacó. The weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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