Climate Insights for Tamarindo

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Hottest
March
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
January
23°C low74°F low
Wettest
June
322 mm rain12.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tamarindo is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,532 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 322 mm of rainfall. Tamarindo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Tamarindo is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 99.7 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 12.7 in of rainfall. Tamarindo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°FebMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°MarMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°AprMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°MayMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°JulMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°OctMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°NovMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°DecMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FFebMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°F
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Tamarindo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Tamarindo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 48mmFebPrecipitation: 23mmMarPrecipitation: 45mmAprPrecipitation: 161mmMayPrecipitation: 307mmJunPrecipitation: 322mmJulPrecipitation: 313mmAugPrecipitation: 309mmSepPrecipitation: 293mmOctPrecipitation: 297mmNovPrecipitation: 296mmDecPrecipitation: 118mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.9inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inAprPrecipitation: 6.3inMayPrecipitation: 12.1inJunPrecipitation: 12.7inJulPrecipitation: 12.3inAugPrecipitation: 12.1inSepPrecipitation: 11.5inOctPrecipitation: 11.7inNovPrecipitation: 11.6inDecPrecipitation: 4.7in
Precipitation

Tamarindo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,532 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 211 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 322 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 23 mm. That's 299 mm less than June, 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 99.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 12.7 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.9 in. That's 11.8 in less than June, 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: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Tamarindo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Tamarindo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 2mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

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
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C74 °F
32 °C89 °F
10 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C74 °F
32 °C90 °F
9 km/h6 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
161 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
31 °C87 °F
4 km/h2 mph
307 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
30 °C87 °F
4 km/h2 mph
322 mm12.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
4 km/h2 mph
313 mm12.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
31 °C87 °F
4 km/h2 mph
309 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
30 °C87 °F
4 km/h2 mph
293 mm11.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
297 mm11.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C74 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
296 mm11.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
118 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in