San Antonio weather in December (Heredia, Costa Rica)

How does the December weather in San Antonio compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, San Antonio tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 16°C.

Precipitation

San Antonio in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 244 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March and April typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Antonio climate page with graphs.

 

San Antonio, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 244 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in December

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to San Antonio, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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