Tortuguero National Park Weather in December

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

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Tortuguero Village

Planning a trip to Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Tortuguero National Park in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Tortuguero Village.

For a closer look at conditions across Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 331 mm (13 in) in Tortuguero Village.

Explore Tortuguero National Park by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tortuguero National Park in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Tortuguero National Park

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica?

Tortuguero Village

In December Tortuguero Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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November
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Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
454 mm (18 in)
331 mm (13 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
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Tortuguero National Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Tortuguero Village average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

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

Tortuguero Village averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Tortuguero Village records an average of 331 mm (13 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Tortuguero Village, December may not be the ideal time to visit Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica.

Generally speaking, February and March provide pleasant weather in Tortuguero Village. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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