San José weather in December
Are you planning a trip to San José in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in San José in December?
San José is a region in Costa Rica. December in San José generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in San Gerardo de Dota to 26°C in Colón. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Colón and 15°C in San Gerardo de Dota.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Heredia with an average of 133 mm to heavy rainfall in San Isidro with 249 mm. The city San José usually sees around 244 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of San José in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our San José climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in San José?
Average weather in San José
In December San José generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Heredia
In December Heredia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Santa Ana
In December Santa Ana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in San Gerardo de Dota
In December San Gerardo de Dota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in San Isidro
In December San Isidro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit San José?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit San José with overall pleasant weather in San José. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide perfect weather in San José. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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