December Rainfall and Precipitation in Puntarenas
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Puntarenas, Costa Rica in December.
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Best Places to Visit in Puntarenas in December
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Popular cities in Puntarenas
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- Agua Buena
- Agujas
- Ballena
- Barranca
- Barú
- Cabuya
- Ciudad Cortés
- Dominical
- Drake
- Esquinas
- Esterillos
- Esterillos Este
- Herradura
- Italcancori
- Jacó
- Mal País
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Matapalo
- Montaña Grande
- Monteverde
- Montezuma
- Ojochal
- Paquera
- Parrita
- Playa Hermosa
- Puerto Coyote
- Puntarenas
- Quepos
- San Vito
- Santa Elena
- Santa Teresa
- Sierpe
- Tambor
- Uvita
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Puntarenas precipitation in December: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Puntarenas, Costa Rica receive in December?
In December, Puntarenas, Costa Rica experiences its rainy season. Sun lovers might want to consider a different time for their trip. Jacó experiences fluctuating weather conditions in December, often marked by frequent rainfall that averages around 190 mm (7.5 in).
How many days does it rain in Puntarenas, Costa Rica in December?
Rainfall in Jacó typically falls on roughly 13 days days in December.
Is December part of the rainy season in Puntarenas, Costa Rica?
Yes, the rainy season in Puntarenas, Costa Rica includes December. Plan for periodic rainfall during your visit.
What is the wettest city in December in Puntarenas, Costa Rica?
Looking at our data, Matapalo tops the wettest-cities list in Puntarenas, Costa Rica for December, with monthly rainfall averaging 509 mm (20 in).
What is the driest city in December in Puntarenas, Costa Rica?
Puerto Coyote is the driest city we have data for in Puntarenas, Costa Rica in December, with monthly rainfall close to 50 mm (2 in).
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