San Gerardo weather in December (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Is San Gerardo a good destination in December, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in San Gerardo generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 26°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 18°C. Although it's cooler than other months, you can still expect warm and pleasant weather.

Precipitation

San Gerardo in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 155 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 233 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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 Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 155 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (48 KM, 29 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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