Weather in December
Temperature
Transitioning into December, Puntarenas records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32°C (89.6°F), almost identical to November's 31.8°C (89.2°F). During the month of December, Puntarenas's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 22.1°C (71.8°F).Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.5 rainfall days, and 1600mm (62.99") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Puntarenas, in December, the average water temperature is 28.2°C (82.8°F).Note: For swimming, diving, or other water activities, the temperature range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) is perceived as exceptionally enjoyable and comfortable even for prolonged periods.
Daylight
With an average of 11h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:29 CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 7.5h.Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Average temperature in December
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Average high temperature in December: 32°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (34.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (31.6°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (24.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°C).
Average rainfall in December
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Average rainfall in December: 27.7mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (296.1mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (4.1mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (24.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Average sea temperature in December: 28.2°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (29.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is November (27.8°C).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Puntarenas, 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: 7h and 3min
The months with the most sunshine are February and March (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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