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.
Daytime temperature | 32.2°C 90°F |
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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.
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.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | March | 33.8°C 92.8°F |
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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 |