Arenal Weather in December

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

The climate in Arenal during December can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Arenal and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Arenal weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.2°C 90°F
Nightly temperature 23°C 73.4°F
Average temperature 27.6°C 81.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 96 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 28.1°C 82.6°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Arenal with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Arenal

Arenal average temperature in December

December rainfall

Arenal average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Arenal 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 Arenal in December 2024.

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Arenal weather stats

Arenal weather statistics
Hottest month: March 33.8°C 92.8°F
Driest month: January 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: January 7.3hrs
Coldest month: October 31.7°C 89.1°F
Wettest month: October 465mm 18.3ins
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