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

Looking to travel to San Gerardo de Dota in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, San Gerardo de Dota generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

San Gerardo de Dota in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 205 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 249 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.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 205 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 249 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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 de Dota in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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