Matapalo in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Matapalo in december 2024
The weather in Matapalo in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
72°F
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
24%
14%
3%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
28%
18%
4%
Weather at 6pm
76°F
Heavy rain
39% of time
32%
14%
12%
Weather at 3am
72°F
48%
34%
13%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Matapalo in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Matapalo in december.
The climate of Matapalo in december is tolerable
The weather in december in Matapalo is wet (with 8.3in of precipitation over 15 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 18.9in of precipitation over 26 days.
The climate quite comfortable there the month of december. The high seasonal norm is 85°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 72°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Matapalo is 77°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Matapalo in december with a maximum record of 90°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 65°F in 2009. You You can hope to have about 11 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 35 of the month.
In december in Matapalo, the days on average last 11:38. Sunrise is at 05:40 and sets at 17:18.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in Matapalo.
Matapalo: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in january to Matapalo. more information
December: another location in Costa Rica?
If you want to go to Costa Rica in december, there are destinations with better weather than Matapalo:
In december, La Cruz, Montezuma, Puntarenas, Tamarindo, Liberia (Guanacaste) and Jicaral have perfect weather.
Furthermore, San José, Boca San Carlos, Cartago, La Fortuna, Manzanillo and Quesada have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Matapalo in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 65°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (47%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.07km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:40 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:18 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:38 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Matapalo in december 2023:
72°F to 85°F
70°F to 85°F
72°F to 85°F
70°F to 85°F
70°F to 85°F
72°F to 86°F
70°F to 85°F
68°F to 85°F
72°F to 86°F
74°F to 85°F
74°F to 85°F
72°F to 85°F
72°F to 86°F
70°F to 86°F
72°F to 86°F
74°F to 83°F
74°F to 85°F
74°F to 83°F
72°F to 85°F
70°F to 85°F
68°F to 85°F
72°F to 85°F
72°F to 85°F
72°F to 85°F
72°F to 86°F
72°F to 83°F
72°F to 85°F
72°F to 81°F
72°F to 79°F
70°F to 81°F
70°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Costa Rica in december
Cities near Matapalo:
| Puerto Jiménez in december | tolerable weather |
| Pavones in december | tolerable weather |
| Golfito in december | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Corcovado in december | bad weather |
| San Vito in december | tolerable weather |
| Isla del caño in december | bad weather |
| Ojochal in december | good weather |
| Uvita in december | good weather |
| Dominical in december | good weather |
| San Isidro in december | good weather |
| Parc international La Amistad in december | good weather |
| Cerro Chirripo in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Matapalo
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Weather data for Matapalo in december:
Weather data for Matapalo for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Matapalo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Matapalo can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Matapalo.