Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Tarcoles, Puntarenas, Costa Rica in December
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 3mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
3mm
Sun
6.2h
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 3mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Tarcoles, Puntarenas, Costa Rica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December29°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December3mm average rain
December is one of Tarcoles' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.2 hours average sun
December is below Tarcoles' yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
December74 weather score
December is one of Tarcoles' best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
