Costa RicaThe weather in December in Puerto Manzanillo
It's warm in December in Puerto Manzanillo with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Puerto Manzanillo. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Puerto Manzanillo, Costa Rica. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 50°C in 2014, Puerto Manzanillo reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 360 mm of precipitation, spread over 30 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in December for Puerto Manzanillo
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Puerto Manzanillo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Puerto Manzanillo | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 19°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 360 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 30 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Puerto Manzanillo with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 21°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Puerto Manzanillo is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Puerto Manzanillo, Costa Rica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Puerto Manzanillo
Temperature in December in Puerto Manzanillo over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Puerto Manzanillo, Costa Rica. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Puerto Manzanillo
Total precipitation in December in Puerto Manzanillo over the years
Daily UV index in December in Puerto Manzanillo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Puerto Manzanillo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Puerto Manzanillo by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Puerto Manzanillo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.