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Sun & Beach Potential

93/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

December, January, February

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Avoid

May, June, July, August, September, October

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Weather

25°C – 28°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best time to visit El Tunco for a sun and beach holiday is December, January, February.

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Climate Heatmap

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

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for El Tunco

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
90Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°0
February
88Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°0
March
78Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°15
April
75Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°45
May
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°208
June
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°334
July
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°244
August
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°298
September
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°364
October
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°223
November
83Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°34
December
93Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°0

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting El Tunco

When is the best time to visit El Tunco for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit El Tunco for sun & beach is typically in December, January, February, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in El Tunco?

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Rainy season typically: May–October. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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