Santa Cruz Verapaz Weather in December

What's the weather like in Santa Cruz Verapaz (Alta Verapaz) in December 2025?

The climate in Santa Cruz Verapaz during December can be summarized as mild and wet.

December is in the winter in Santa Cruz Verapaz and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Santa Cruz Verapaz weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.4°C 72.2°F
Nightly temperature 12.1°C 53.7°F
Average temperature 17.2°C 63°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 140 mm 5.5 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 28.1°C 82.5°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Santa Cruz Verapaz with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Santa Cruz Verapaz

Santa Cruz Verapaz average temperature in December

December rainfall

Santa Cruz Verapaz average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Santa Cruz Verapaz 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 Santa Cruz Verapaz in December 2025.

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Santa Cruz Verapaz weather stats

Santa Cruz Verapaz weather statistics
Hottest month: May 26°C 78.8°F
Driest month: March 91mm 3.6ins
Sunniest month: March 8.3hrs
Coldest month: January 21.7°C 71.1°F
Wettest month: June 331mm 13ins
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