Santa Elena Weather in December

December in Santa Elena brings high temperatures, with daytime highs of 28°C (82°F) and nights around 20°C (68°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 74 mm (2.9 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Santa Elena in December

You can typically expect 14 days of rain this month, averaging around 74 mm (2.9 in). Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Santa Elena in December

December is a perfect month in Santa Elena, with 28°C (82°F) during the day and 20°C (68°F) at night. The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. At 20°C (68°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping.

Sunshine in Santa Elena in December

With approximately 233 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. January, February and December typically offer the best weather for Santa Elena.

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Santa Elena Temperature in December

Min Temperature 20°C (68°F)  

Max Temperature 28°C (82°F)  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 74 mm (2.9 in)  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

What to Wear in Santa Elena in December

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in December. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Santa Elena in December

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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• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
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• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Costa Rica, check out our Santa Elena's climate page.

More climate data for Santa Elena

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