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San Ignacio weather in December (San José, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in San Ignacio during December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, San Ignacio generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

San Ignacio in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 199 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 245 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February and March 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 Ignacio climate page with graphs.

 

San Ignacio, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 199 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 245 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (6 KM, 3 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 Ignacio in December?

For visitors traveling to San Ignacio, 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
8/10
Camping
6/10

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