December weather forecast
Paraíso, Costa Rica

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Weather in December

Wrapping up the year, December epitomizes the transition to the dry season with a noticeable reduction in rainfall to 79mm (3.11"). The sun claims its glory with longer sunlight hours, and the precipitation pattern continues to regress favoring a dry spell. Paraíso, Costa Rica welcomes the festive month with this subdued version of the wet season. With the change in seasons, the city's temperatures do not drastically fluctuate maintaining a moderate climate. Paving the way for a bright new year, the winds continue their gentle course across the city.

Temperature

The start of December in Paraíso marks an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 22.7°C (72.9°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in November. In Paraíso, an average low-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Paraíso, in December, during 23 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Paraíso, during the entire year, the rain falls for 305 days and collects up to 2534mm (99.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Paraíso, Costa Rica, is December, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Paraíso, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:25 CST.

Sunshine

In Paraíso, the average sunshine in December is 8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Paraíso, Costa Rica. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Paraíso. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in December translates into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Paraíso?

In December, in Paraíso, the average high-temperature is 22.7°C (72.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Paraíso?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Paraíso in December?

In Paraíso, Costa Rica, in December, it is raining for 23 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Paraíso?

December has the shortest days of the year in Paraíso, Costa Rica, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Paraíso?

The average day length in December is 11h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Paraíso?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:12. On the last day of the month, in Paraíso, Costa Rica, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:25 CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Paraíso?

The average sunshine duration in December in Paraíso, Costa Rica, is 8h.

When is the highest UV index in Paraíso?

The months with the highest UV index in Paraíso, Costa Rica, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Paraíso?

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Paraíso, Costa Rica.

What is the UV index reading in December in Paraíso?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Paraíso is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Paraíso, Costa Rica

Average temperature in December - Paraíso, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (22.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (16.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Paraíso, Costa Rica

Average pressure in December - Paraíso, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Paraíso, Costa Rica

Average wind speed in December - Paraíso, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Paraíso, Costa Rica

Average humidity in December - Paraíso, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Paraíso, Costa Rica

Average rainfall in December - Paraíso, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in December: 79mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (444mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Paraíso, Costa Rica

Average rainfall days in December - Paraíso, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in December: 23 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.9 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Paraíso, Costa Rica

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paraíso, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paraíso, Costa Rica

Average sunshine days in December - Paraíso, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (10.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Paraíso, Costa Rica

Average UV index in December - Paraíso, Costa Rica
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Paraíso, Costa Rica

Average cloud cover in December - Paraíso, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Paraíso, Costa Rica

Average visibility in December - Paraíso, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (6km).

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