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December · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 64/100

Cartago in December

Fair · 64/100
High / low22° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation192 mm23 wet days
Cloud cover37%monthly average
9.86° N, 83.92° WElevation 1,440 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
When to goCartago · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64December
Best timeJan–Mar
December: high / low22° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Cartago averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 15° — mild weather by day. Expect around 192 mm of precipitation spread over about 23 wet days, with average cloud cover near 37%.

Temperatures are much the same as in November, and January brings little change.

December scores 64/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Cartago. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:45 and sets at 17:18 local time, giving 11 h 33 min of daylight. Days shorten by 2 minutes over the month.

Why 64/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%88%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiNearby in December

Around Cartago this month

San José
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San José

San José · 20 km NW
24°Dec high
23wet days
65score
San José
ivTop of the table

Costa Rica's best in December

Where to go in December
San José
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San José

San José
24°Dec high
23wet days
65score
San José
Puntarenas
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Puntarenas

Puntarenas Province
29°Dec high
17wet days
51score
Puntarenas
·Questions

Cartago in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Cartago?

December scores 64/100 for Cartago, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 22°C with 23 wet days.

How warm is Cartago in December?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 15°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Cartago in December?

Cartago receives about 192 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 23 days.