Our verdict
The best time to visit Tamarindo is March
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 36℃ (97℉) in Tamarindo. The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as 21℃ (69℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Tamarindo are usually in July, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. October sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in March instead.
For more information about when to travel to Tamarindo, the monthly weather breakdown and the best information and tools to book your trip, continue reading below.
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Tamarindo seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Tamarindo as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Tamarindo is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Tamarindo
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Tamarindo for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Tamarindo climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Tamarindo for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Tamarindo in January
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tamarindo in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Tamarindo in February
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tamarindo in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Tamarindo in March
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tamarindo in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Tamarindo in April
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tamarindo in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Tamarindo in May
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 149mm (6") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tamarindo in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Tamarindo in June
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 131mm (5") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tamarindo in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Tamarindo in July
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 114mm (4") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tamarindo in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Tamarindo in August
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 131mm (5") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tamarindo in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Tamarindo in September
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 187mm (7") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tamarindo in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
Tamarindo in October
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 274mm (11") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tamarindo in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Tamarindo in November
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 79mm (3") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tamarindo in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Tamarindo in December
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tamarindo in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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