San Gerardo de Dota weather in December (San José, Costa Rica)

What does the weather outlook for San Gerardo de Dota look like in December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In December, San Gerardo de Dota usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 23°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 15°C.

Precipitation

San Gerardo de Dota in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 205 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 249 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

San Gerardo de Dota, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 205 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 249 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (40 KM, 25 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

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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 Gerardo de Dota, 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

7/10

Camping

6/10

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