Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Chira Island, Costa Rica in December
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 15mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
15mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 15mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Chira Island, Costa Rica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December31°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Chira Island's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December15mm average rain
December is one of Chira Island's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.4 hours average sun
December sits close to Chira Island'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 part of a consistently warm sea-temperature pattern, so swimming comfort changes little through the year.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
December74 weather score
December scores above Chira Island's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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