Best Time to Visit El Tunco for Backpacking – January Scores 65/100

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Backpacking Potential

65/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

November, December

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Weather

25°C – 28°C

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The best time to visit El Tunco for backpacking is January, November, December, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for El Tunco

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	32°	0	0	65%	dry
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	33°	0	0	65%	dry
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	34°	15	5	65%	dry
April	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	34°	45	6.9	66%	dry
May	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	33°	208	16.5	72%	wet
June	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	32°	334	23.9	79%	wet
July	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	32°	244	22.1	80%	wet
August	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	32°	298	24.2	81%	wet
September	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	30°	364	25.5	85%	wet
October	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	31°	223	21.6	82%	wet
November	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	31°	34	9.5	74%	dry
December	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	0	0	67%	dry