Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
81°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Tortuguero
Costa Rica · Central America
Humid air is the main limitation.
Wet but workable
Daytime high
81°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 28 wet days this month.
90%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
76%December Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 86° and nights feel near 83°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
30%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
4 mphDecember Calm
Sea temperature
83°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 79°F, and early evening stays near 78°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Feels 86°F
Rain63%
Cloud71%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday80°F
Feels 87°F
Rain53%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon79°F
Feels 86°F
Rain54%
Cloud60%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Early evening78°F
Feels 86°F
Rain63%
Cloud69%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 73 | 7.5 | 25 | 10.2 | 89 | 82 |
| Feb | 80 | 74 | 4.4 | 21 | 10.7 | 87 | 83 |
| Mar | 81 | 74 | 3.8 | 22 | 11.0 | 86 | 83 |
| Apr | 83 | 76 | 4.9 | 23 | 10.7 | 86 | 84 |
| May | 84 | 77 | 12.5 | 28 | 9.3 | 87 | 84 |
| Jun | 85 | 77 | 15.5 | 29 | 8.6 | 88 | 84 |
| Jul | 84 | 76 | 16.4 | 30 | 7.9 | 88 | 84 |
| Aug | 84 | 76 | 14.0 | 30 | 8.8 | 88 | 84 |
| Sep | 85 | 76 | 11.7 | 29 | 9.2 | 88 | 84 |
| Oct | 84 | 76 | 14.7 | 30 | 8.7 | 88 | 83 |
| Nov | 82 | 75 | 18.4 | 28 | 7.9 | 89 | 83 |
| Dec | 81 | 74 | 12.3 | 28 | 9.0 | 89 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
Data & methodology