Puntarenas Weather in December

What's the weather like in Puntarenas (Puntarenas) in December 2024?

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.

Puntarenas weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.4°C 86.6°F
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.

December temperatures in Puntarenas

Puntarenas average temperature in December

December rainfall

Puntarenas average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Puntarenas average rain in December

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 2024.

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Puntarenas weather stats

Puntarenas weather statistics
Hottest month: March 32.8°C 91°F
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
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