Sun & Beach Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, December, February
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
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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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Tamarindo
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (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).
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