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Sun & Beach Potential

75/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, December, February

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

27°C – 29°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Tamarindo are from January, December, February. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Tamarindo

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
75Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°0
February
72Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°0
March
70Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°3
April
63Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°33
May
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°237
June
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°248
July
45Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°165
August
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°213
September
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°317
October
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°355
November
57Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°129
December
74Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°7

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

Quick summary: visiting Tamarindo

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

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

When is the rainy season in Tamarindo?

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

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