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San Gerardo weather in December (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Planning a trip to San Gerardo in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, San Gerardo typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 18°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

San Gerardo in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 155 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 233 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

San Gerardo, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 155 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 233 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (48 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in December

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

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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 San Gerardo in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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