Best Time to Visit Tamarindo for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

55/100

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Based on optimal climate

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27°C – 29°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Tamarindo?

The best time to visit Tamarindo for backpacking is November, December, October, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Tamarindo

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	34°	0	0	73%	dry
February	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	35°	0	0	72%	dry
March	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	36°	3	2.8	71%	dry
April	35Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	36°	33	4.8	73%	dry
May	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	34°	237	14.7	78%	wet
June	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	33°	248	17.6	84%	wet
July	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	28°	33°	165	18.2	82%	wet
August	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	33°	213	19.3	86%	wet
September	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	33°	317	19.2	86%	wet
October	48Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	32°	355	19.7	87%	wet
November	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	32°	129	16.3	78%	shoulder
December	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	33°	7	4.8	77%	dry