Climate Insights for Tamarindo

San Sebastián Coatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico

Hottest
April
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
December
18°C low65°F low
Wettest
September
549 mm rain21.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tamarindo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2,298 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 549 mm of rainfall. Tamarindo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Tamarindo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 90.5 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 21.6 in of rainfall. Tamarindo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 65°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°FebMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°AprMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°MayMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°JunMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 22°JulMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°AugMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°SepMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°OctMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°NovMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°DecMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°F
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Tamarindo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 30°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Tamarindo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 65°F to 86°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 73°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15mmFebPrecipitation: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 29mmMayPrecipitation: 152mmJunPrecipitation: 394mmJulPrecipitation: 292mmAugPrecipitation: 390mmSepPrecipitation: 549mmOctPrecipitation: 393mmNovPrecipitation: 43mmDecPrecipitation: 12mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inMayPrecipitation: 6inJunPrecipitation: 15.5inJulPrecipitation: 11.5inAugPrecipitation: 15.3inSepPrecipitation: 21.6inOctPrecipitation: 15.5inNovPrecipitation: 1.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.5in
Precipitation

Tamarindo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,298 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 191 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 549 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 11 mm. That's 539 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Tamarindo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 90.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.5 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 21.6 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 21.2 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Tamarindo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Tamarindo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°73°F
Feb23°74°F
Mar24°76°F
Apr25°77°F
May25°78°F
Jun24°76°F
Jul25°76°F
Aug24°76°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov24°74°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Tamarindo is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 21 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Tamarindo is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tamarindo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tamarindo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C65 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C67 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C69 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C71 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C71 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
394 mm15.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C70 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h3 mph
292 mm11.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C70 °F
28 °C83 °F
4 km/h3 mph
390 mm15.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C70 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
549 mm21.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C69 °F
28 °C83 °F
4 km/h3 mph
393 mm15.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C67 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C65 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in