When is the best time to go to Tamarindo

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Tamarindo, Costa Rica. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Tamarindo weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Tamarindo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Tamarindo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 2mm 8hrs 12.3hrs 27°C

Tamarindo's weather in January is typically hot, humid and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tamarindo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Tamarindo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Tamarindo with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Tamarindo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 2mm 8.5hrs 12.5hrs 27°C

February in Tamarindo is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tamarindo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Tamarindo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Tamarindo with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Tamarindo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 6mm 8.5hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

The weather in March in Tamarindo is characteristically very hot, humid and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tamarindo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Tamarindo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Tamarindo with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Tamarindo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 33mm 8.5hrs 13.1hrs 28°C

Tamarindo's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tamarindo, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Tamarindo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Tamarindo with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Tamarindo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 234mm 7hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

May is a very wet, humid month in Tamarindo and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tamarindo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Tamarindo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Tamarindo with around 234mm 9.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Tamarindo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 285mm 5.7hrs 12.3hrs 29°C

June in Tamarindo is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tamarindo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Tamarindo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Tamarindo with around 285mm 11.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Tamarindo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 187mm 6.1hrs 12.5hrs 29°C

July in Tamarindo is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tamarindo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Tamarindo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Tamarindo with around 187mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Tamarindo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 253mm 5.8hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Tamarindo is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tamarindo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Tamarindo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tamarindo with around 253mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Tamarindo weather in August »

September

Tamarindo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 358mm 5.4hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

Tamarindo's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tamarindo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Tamarindo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Tamarindo with around 358mm 14.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Tamarindo weather in September »

October

Tamarindo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 364mm 5.3hrs 13.3hrs 28°C

October is a very wet, humid month in Tamarindo and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tamarindo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Tamarindo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tamarindo with around 364mm 14.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Tamarindo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 121mm 6.5hrs 12.3hrs 28°C

The climate in Tamarindo during November can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tamarindo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Tamarindo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tamarindo with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Tamarindo weather in November »

December

Tamarindo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 14mm 6.9hrs 12.5hrs 27°C

December in Tamarindo is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tamarindo, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Tamarindo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Tamarindo with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Tamarindo weather statistics
Hottest month: April 32.7°C 90.9°F
Driest month: February 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: February 8.5hrs
Coldest month: December 30.5°C 86.9°F
Wettest month: October 364mm 14.3ins
Warmest sea: May 29°C 84.2°F
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