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Turrialba weather in December (Cartago, Costa Rica)

Curious about the December weather in Turrialba? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Turrialba generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Turrialba in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 254 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 244 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February, March and April typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Turrialba, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 254 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 244 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in December

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Turrialba in December?

For visitors traveling to Turrialba, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

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