San Jose Weather in December
Costa Rica · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (74°F)
Avg low16°C (61°F)
Rainfall73 mm (2.9 in)
RatingExcellent 8.3/10
In December, San Jose has average highs of 24°C (74°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). The month is moderately rainy, with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain spread over 15 days. You get roughly 11.4 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is December a good time to visit San Jose?
December is a good time to visit San Jose (8.3/10), though February and March are even better.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (74°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 16°C (61°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (67°F) |
| Rainfall | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 15 |
| Humidity | 86% |
| Cloud cover | 58% |
| Daylight | 11.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 1.9 km/h |
| vs November | 1°C warmer than November, with 165 mm less rain. |
What to pack for San Jose in December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
San Jose weather in other months
Jan24°C / 16°C38 mmExcellentFeb26°C / 16°C23 mmExcellentMar28°C / 17°C43 mmExcellentApr28°C / 18°C102 mmGoodMay26°C / 18°C264 mmPoorJun24°C / 18°C273 mmFairJul24°C / 18°C228 mmFairAug24°C / 18°C233 mmFairSep23°C / 18°C297 mmFairOct23°C / 18°C342 mmFairNov23°C / 17°C238 mmFairDec24°C / 16°C73 mmExcellent
← NovemberBest time to visit San JoseJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Mexico City22°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Orlando, Florida23°C · 51 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas26°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Iztapalapa22°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Puebla23°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Ecatepec de Morelos22°C · 13 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Managua31°C · 10 mm
- Panama City29°C · 109 mm
- Tegucigalpa27°C · 57 mm
- San Salvador27°C · 21 mm
- Guatemala City23°C · 9 mm
- Cartagena30°C · 48 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.