Santa Elena weather in December (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Curious about the climate in Santa Elena this December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Santa Elena during December, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 28°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 20°C.

Precipitation

Santa Elena in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 233 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Santa Elena. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Elena, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (38 KM, 24 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.

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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