Santa Ana weather in December (San José, Costa Rica)

How's the weather trend in Santa Ana as December approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Santa Ana includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 25°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 17°C.

Precipitation

Santa Ana in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 244 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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 Santa Ana climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Ana, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 244 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (11 KM, 6 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 Santa Ana, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Ana.

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