Yearly weather and climate in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
The yearly weather in Tamarindo runs from around 24°C in October to 34°C in April. February is the driest month at 3 rainy days; October the wettest at 30. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.
Sunshine
Expect up to 11.5 hours of clear skies in Feb, but only 7.7 hours in Oct. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Oct (473mm over 30 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 7°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Tamarindo, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 3290°2576°6Jan
- 3492°2577°3Feb
- 3493°2577°8Mar
- 3494°2678°12Apr
- 3290°2577°25May
- 2985°2476°28Jun
- 3187°2576°24Jul
- 3087°2475°27Aug
- 3085°2475°29Sep
- 2984°2474°30Oct
- 2985°2475°24Nov
- 3188°2476°10Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Feb is typically driest at 3 days (11mm); Oct the wettest at 30 days (473mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°C | 25°C | 6 | 27mm |
| Feb | 34°C | 25°C | 3 | 11mm |
| Mar | 34°C | 25°C | 8 | 35mm |
| Apr | 34°C | 26°C | 12 | 50mm |
| May | 32°C | 25°C | 25 | 205mm |
| Jun | 29°C | 24°C | 28 | 400mm |
| Jul | 31°C | 25°C | 24 | 297mm |
| Aug | 30°C | 24°C | 27 | 300mm |
| Sep | 30°C | 24°C | 29 | 306mm |
| Oct | 29°C | 24°C | 30 | 473mm |
| Nov | 29°C | 24°C | 24 | 289mm |
| Dec | 31°C | 24°C | 10 | 51mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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