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Santa Cruz Weather in December
December in Santa Cruz sees daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) at night. The excellent weather makes it a good time to visit.
Rainfall in Santa Cruz in December
Rain is expected on roughly 10 days, totalling around 22 mm (0.9 in) for the month. Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.
Temperature in Santa Cruz in December
December tends to be one of the excellent months in Santa Cruz, with 32°C (90°F) in the afternoon and 23°C (73°F) overnight. Mornings and evenings are often more comfortable than the peak afternoon hours. With lows of 23°C (73°F), the nights are warm and generally comfortable.
Sunshine in Santa Cruz in December
The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 258 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for playing sports, visiting parks, or going for a bike ride.If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the best months to visit Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz Temperature in December
Min Temperature
23°C (73°F)
Max Temperature
32°C (90°F)
Chance of Rain
35%
Precipitation
22 mm (0.9 in)
Rainy days
10 days
Humidity
72% *
Sunshine
258 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (43 KM, 27 Miles).
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Best Places in Costa Rica in December
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Santa Cruz in December
Warm but pleasant conditions in Santa Cruz in December. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Light rain is possible, so consider bringing a small umbrella or rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
What To Do in Santa Cruz in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming10/10 -
Cycling8/10 -
Walking8/10 -
Barbeque10/10 -
Camping10/10 -
Outdoor sports8/10
Santa Cruz 3-Day Forecast
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Popular in December
Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Tamarindo
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28°C (82°F) Santa Teresa29°C (84°F) Herradura28°C (82°F) Puerto Viejo de Talamanca28°C (82°F) Fortuna27°C (81°F) San José
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