Best time to go to Tamarindo Average weather of Tamarindo, Costa Rica

When is the best time to go to Tamarindo?

When is the best time to go to Tamarindo? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Tamarindo are January, February, March, April, May, July, November and December
On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May, June and August
Tamarindo has dry periods in January, February and March
October is the rainiest month
The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round

Annual weather in Tamarindo

For full information about the climate and weather in Tamarindo a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month			Our opinion
January	24°C/31°C	2mm	perfect weather	Tamarindo in january
February	24°C/32°C	3mm	perfect weather	Tamarindo in february
March	24°C/33°C	3mm	good weather	Tamarindo in march
April	26°C/34°C	32mm	good weather	Tamarindo in april
May	26°C/32°C	180mm	good weather	Tamarindo in may
June	26°C/31°C	214mm	tolerable weather	Tamarindo in june
July	25°C/30°C	185mm	good weather	Tamarindo in july
August	25°C/30°C	216mm	tolerable weather	Tamarindo in august
September	25°C/30°C	272mm	tolerable weather	Tamarindo in september
October	25°C/29°C	357mm	tolerable weather	Tamarindo in october
November	24°C/29°C	140mm	good weather	Tamarindo in november
December	24°C/30°C	18mm	perfect weather	Tamarindo in december

Weather and climate in Tamarindo

Tamarindo enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Tamarindo is 31°C (ranging from 29°C in october to 34°C in april). Annual rainfall is 1618mm, with a minimum of 2mm in january and a maximum of 357mm in october.

Between the months of january and march the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 35°C and it rains about 3mm each month.
Between the months of april and august the climate is not good, but still OK. It is for example 30°C as maximum temperature in august and you can expect to have 216mm of rainfall/month during this period.
In the month of september the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 30°C in average and it rains about 272mm each month.
In october the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 29°C and it rains about 64% of the time in october.
Between the months of november and december the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 33°C and it rains in december about 18mm.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Tamarindo

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Tamarindo: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Tamarindo

Find out when Tamarindo has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Tamarindo

Very low season in Tamarindo
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June, September and October.
Low season in Tamarindo
The months with low numbers of tourists are: July, August and November.
High season in Tamarindo
The number of visitors to Tamarindo is high in: January, February, March and April.
Peak season in Tamarindo
The largest number of tourists visiting Tamarindo is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Tamarindo month by month

Costa Rica: get the best price!

Search for flights at the best price

Try it! The search engine checks several airline and travel agents to guarantee you the best price!

Find the best price for your hotel room

Try it out! This search engine queries multiple sites such as Booking.com, Hotels.com, and Expedia to guarantee you the best price!

Find the best price for your car rental

Try it out! This search engine queries hundreds of car rental agencies to guarantee you the best price!

Try it out! Save money by using this comparison tool that searches through hundreds of travel agencies to find the best deals for your next trip: packages including flights and hotels at the best price!

Best time for low prices in Tamarindo

Average prices of hotels in Tamarindo month by month

Generally, September is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Tamarindo. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, March is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room

Average price of hiring a car in Tamarindo

On average, it costs $ 51 per day to hire a car in Tamarindo. This price varies by $ 26 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 37 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 63.

Find the best price for your car rental