Costa Rica Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
December is one of the best months to visit Costa Rica, as it falls within the country’s dry season. The weather in Costa Rica in December is typically warm, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 26°C (79°F). The average daily temperature is around 23°C (73°F), which provides pleasant and comfortable conditions for outdoor activities.
What is the temperature in Costa Rica in December?
Average air temperature in Costa Rica is 22.9°C (73.2°F) in December. The outside temperature in Costa Rica feels like 23°C (73.3°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 26.7°C (80°F) and feels like 27°C (80.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 20°C (67.9°F) which feels like 20°C (67.9°F).
How hot is Costa Rica in December?
The hot temperature in December in Costa Rica rises to 28.8°C (83.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 69.6% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 29.1 °C (84.4°F). The average maximum temp in Costa Rica is 26.7°C (84.4°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Costa Rica in December?
The coldest temp in Costa Rica in December drops to 17.5°C (63.5°F) during the cold nights. With 29.5km/h (18.3mph) winds and 69.6% humidity it feels like 17.5°C (63.5°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 20°C (67.9°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Costa Rica in December?
Yes, it rains for 24 days in Costa Rica in December averaging 0.3 mm of precipitation. Costa Rica has a 22.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Costa Rica throughout December?
Costa Rica has 0.3 mm (0.01 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 24 days out of the entire month.
Is Costa Rica windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Costa Rica during December is 29.5km/h (18.3mph) and average windgust is 42.9km/h (26.6mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 46.5km/h (28.9mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Costa Rica in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from East direction in Costa Rica.
What are the humidity levels in Costa Rica in December?
The average humidity levels in Costa Rica in December are 69.6%. Daily humidity levels in Costa Rica range from 59.7% to 86% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Costa Rica in December?
Costa Rica has 11 hours 33 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Costa Rica in December is at 5:45:30 and the sunset is at 17:18:44.
What is the cloud coverage in Costa Rica in December?
Clouds cover 47.4% of the sky on average throughout December in Costa Rica. The cloud coverage ranges from 20.5% to 85.7% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Costa Rica?
The average UV index in Costa Rica is 7.9 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Costa Rica in December?
The average solar radiation is 161.3 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Costa Rica during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 44.8 W/m2 to 235.6 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Costa Rica?
The average solar energy during December in Costa Rica is 13.9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 3.9 MJ/m2, to 20.3 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Costa Rica in December?
Yes, there is a 12.6% risk for severe weather in Costa Rica in December.
What is the air pressure in Costa Rica in December?
On average the air pressure in Costa Rica in December is 1014.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1011.9 mb to 1018.4 mb.
What is the visibility in Costa Rica in December?
The average daylight visibility in Costa Rica in December is 10.7 km (6.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 8.9 km (5.5 miles) to 11.1 km (6.9 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Costa Rica in December?
The average dew point in Costa Rica during December is 16.8°C (62.3°F).
Where is the data for Costa Rica climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Costa Rica in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- JUAN SANTAMARIA INTERNATIONAL, CS
- TOBIAS BOLANOS INTERNATIONAL, CS
- EW1517 San Jose CR
- MROC
- MRPV