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San Rafael weather in December (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

How does the December weather in San Rafael compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, San Rafael usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 25°C. At night, they generally drop to 17°C.

Precipitation

San Rafael in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 244 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March and April 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 Rafael climate page with graphs.

 

San Rafael, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 113 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 244 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (15 KM, 9 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.

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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
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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