The climate in Puntarenas during December can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.
December is in the winter in Puntarenas and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.4°C 86.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.7°C 72.8°F |
Average temperature | 26.5°C 79.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 13 mm 0.5 ins |
Rainy days | 12 days |
Sea temperature | 28°C 82.5°F |
Humidity | 83% |
Windspeed | 9.4kph 6 mph |
On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Puntarenas with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Puntarenas in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | March | 32.8°C 91°F |
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Driest month: | January | 0mm 0ins |
Sunniest month: | February | 8.8hrs |
Coldest month: | October | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
Wettest month: | September | 372mm 14.6ins |