December Weather in Costa Rica

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Costa Rica, Brazil, during December is characterized by an average temperature of 26°C (78°F). Highs can soar to 36°C (96°F), while lows may dip to 16°C (61°F). Typically, the humidity level in Costa Rica throughout December hovers around 84%.

16°C (61°F)

Minimum temperature

26°C (78°F)

Average temperature

36°C (96°F)

Maximum temperature

84%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In December, Costa Rica averages 216 mm (8.5 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 14 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 32 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 29 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 69% probability of sunny days during this period.

216 mm (8.5 inches)

Precipitation

14 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 29 minutes

Sunshine hours

69%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In December, the UV Index in Costa Rica reaches a maximum of 15, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 3 6 10 13 15 15 13 10 6 3 1 1 0
Exposure Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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