Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Cabo Matapalo, Costa Rica in December
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 150mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
150mm
Sun
5.6h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
64
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 150mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Cabo Matapalo, Costa Rica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December29°C average high
December is close to Cabo Matapalo's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
December150mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Cabo Matapalo's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5.6 hours average sun
December sits close to Cabo Matapalo's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December28°C average sea
December is below Cabo Matapalo's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December64 weather score
December sits close to Cabo Matapalo's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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