Santa Bárbaraa weather in December (Costa Rica)

Is Santa Bárbaraa a good destination in December, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Santa Bárbaraa typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 16°C.

Precipitation

Santa Bárbaraa in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 244 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and April typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Bárbaraa climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Bárbaraa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 244 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: San José, Costa Rica (13 KM, 8 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 Bárbaraa, 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 Bárbaraa.

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