Santa Teresa weather in December (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What kind of weather does December bring to Santa Teresa? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Santa Teresa during December is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 29°C. At night, they generally drop to 25°C.

Precipitation

Santa Teresa in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 233 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.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Teresa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 233 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (52 KM, 32 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?

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

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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