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Santa Cruz weather in December (Nicaragua)

How does the weather in Santa Cruz usually fare in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Santa Cruz is usually perfect in December, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 200 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.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
SunshineSunshine 200 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Nicaragua in December

Find out more about the weather in Nicaragua 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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