Vara Blanca weather in December (Heredia, Costa Rica)

Is December a good time to explore Vara Blanca weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Vara Blanca includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 24°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 17°C.

Precipitation

Vara Blanca in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 208 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 244 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vara Blanca, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 208 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 244 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (27 KM, 16 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?

For visitors traveling to Vara Blanca, 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.

Swimming

8/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Vara Blanca.

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