San Jose in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
You wish to go to San Jose in Costa Rica in december : check the weather and seasonal norms below.
Weather in San Jose in december 2022
The weather in San Jose in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
good weather
Weather at 6am
59°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
25%
19%
11%
Weather at 12pm
76°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
26%
25%
5%
Weather at 6pm
65°F
Moderate rain at times
36% of time
24%
16%
16%
Weather at 3am
59°F
37%
26%
20%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in San Jose in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in San Jose in december.
The climate of San Jose in december is good
The weather in december in San Jose is wet (with 6.8in of rainfall over 8 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 18.4in of rainfall over 19 days.
The climate pleasant in this city this month. Temperatures are up to 76°F. The minimum is 59°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in San Jose is 67°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in San Jose in december with a maximum record of 83°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 52°F in 2010.
Day length in San Jose in december is 11:33. The sun rises at 05:46 and sets at 17:19.
With a correct weather, december is okay (but not the best) to go in this locality in Costa Rica.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of San Jose in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of december.
December | |||||
Outside temperature | |||||
Average temperature | 67°F | ||||
Highest temperature | 76°F | ||||
Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||||
Highest record temperature | 83°F (2015) | ||||
Lowest record temperature | 52°F (2010) | ||||
Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
Wind | |||||
Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
Wind temperature | 59°F | ||||
Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
Rainfall | 6.8in | ||||
Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
Record daily rainfall | 4.6in (2019) | ||||
Other climate data | |||||
Humidity | 91% | ||||
Visibility | 7.91km | ||||
Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
UV index | 5 | ||||
Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
Sunrise and sunset | |||||
Time of sunrise | 05:46 | ||||
Time of sunset | 17:19 | ||||
Length of day | 11:33 | ||||
Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in San Jose in december 2021:

56°F to 67°F

54°F to 76°F

52°F to 72°F

58°F to 79°F

59°F to 77°F

61°F to 76°F

59°F to 81°F

61°F to 83°F

59°F to 83°F

54°F to 85°F

56°F to 83°F

58°F to 81°F

56°F to 77°F

52°F to 79°F

52°F to 77°F

56°F to 81°F

52°F to 76°F

54°F to 72°F

58°F to 77°F

59°F to 79°F

52°F to 81°F

54°F to 79°F

59°F to 79°F

61°F to 76°F

59°F to 76°F

61°F to 76°F

54°F to 83°F

56°F to 83°F

58°F to 83°F

54°F to 83°F

59°F to 83°F
Map: other cities in Costa Rica in december
Cities near San Jose:
Escazu in december | good weather |
Heredia in december | good weather |
Alajuela in december | good weather |
Cartago in december | good weather |
Tejar in december | good weather |
Paraiso in december | good weather |
Volcán Irazu in december | good weather |
Atenas in december | good weather |
Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo in december | good weather |
Volcán Poás in december | good weather |
Naranjo in december | good weather |
Parque Nacional Tapantí in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.






Weather data for San Jose in december:
Weather data for San Jose for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in San Jose. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in San Jose 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 San Jose.