Tortuguero weather in December (Limon, Costa Rica)

How is December weather typically in Tortuguero? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, Tortuguero typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 28°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 24°C.

Precipitation

Tortuguero in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 331 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Tortuguero. February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tortuguero, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 331 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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