San José Province Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in San José Province, Costa Rica in December.

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San José Heredia Carrillo Santa Ana

Planning a trip to San José Province, Costa Rica this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in San José Province in December

San José Province, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. December in San José Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Santa María de Dota at 22°C (72°F) to very warm in Carrillo at 30°C (86°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Carrillo and 13°C (55°F) in Santa María de Dota.

For specific regional insights in San José Province, Costa Rica, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Puriscal with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to heavy rainfall in San Isidro with 249 mm (9.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this December. For example, San José gets approximately 244 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in San José Province in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across San José Province.

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 San José Province

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in San José Province, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in San José Province (December)

Precipitation variation in San José Province (December)

San José

In December San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
244 hours
283 hours
Monthly rainfall
319 mm (13 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in San José →

Heredia

In December Heredia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
244 hours
283 hours
Monthly rainfall
279 mm (11 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Heredia →

Carrillo

In December Carrillo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
233 hours
264 hours
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
51 mm (2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Carrillo →

Santa Ana

In December Santa Ana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°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
319 mm (13 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Santa Ana →

San Gerardo de Dota

In December San Gerardo de Dota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
249 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
479 mm (19 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in San Gerardo de Dota →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in San José Province, in Costa Rica.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in San José Province in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San José 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Heredia 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Carrillo 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Santa Ana 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
San Gerardo de Dota 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
San Isidro 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 249 mm (9.8 in)

San José Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in San José Province, Costa Rica in December?

San José Province, Costa Rica typically experiences pleasant weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in San José average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in San José Province, Costa Rica in December?

San José averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does San José Province, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in San José Province, Costa Rica. Average rainfall in San José sits around 150 mm (5.9 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit San José Province, Costa Rica?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit San José Province, Costa Rica with overall pleasant weather in San José.

On average, the best time to visit San José Province, Costa Rica is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in San José. The weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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