- Snowfall
- No
Good to know
Good to Know
- The dry season (November–April) is the most popular and most expensive time to visit; expect peak prices in late December and January
- Experienced surfers specifically target May–October for the larger, more powerful swells despite afternoon rain
- March and April can feel oppressive as the hottest months of the year approaching the wet season transition
- Rainy season afternoon showers are typically brief and heavy, with roads flooding temporarily before evaporating within hours
- UV levels are high year-round even on overcast wet-season days; sunscreen is essential
- If visiting for waterfalls, timing just before or after the wet season (late October/early November) offers full water levels with fewer rain disruptions
Humidity
High year-round, approximately 70% or greater in coastal areas
Overview
El Tunco has a tropical two-season climate driven by the Pacific monsoon cycle, with no snowfall. The year divides into a dry season (November–April) and wet season (May–October).
Rainfall
Concentrated in afternoon showers during wet season; dry season has virtually no rain
Snowfall
No
Dry Season
- Months
- November–April
- Best For
- General tourism, beach activities, beginners surfing
- Characteristics
- Sunny, clear skies with minimal rainfall
Temperature Range
- Peak Celsius
- 31
- Peak Fahrenheit
- 88
- Description
- Warm, comfortable coastal temperatures; daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) even in December
Wet Season
- Months
- May–October
- Best For
- Experienced surfers (larger, more powerful swells); waterfalls (peak water levels)
- Characteristics
- Afternoon showers and heavy downpours; intermittent rather than all-day rainfall; high humidity
Temperature Range
- Peak Celsius
- 31
- Peak Fahrenheit
- 88
- Description
- Warm and humid, temperatures remain high
Best Months
- Overall
- December–February (sunniest, clearest, most comfortable)
- For Surfing
- May–October (best swells) and March–April (consistent waves for experienced surfers)
- Budget Travel
- November and April (shoulder season: lower prices, fewer crowds, still mostly dry)
Worst Months
- Month
- May–October
- Reason
- Frequent afternoon rain, high humidity, beach can become muddy; rainy season disruptions for general beach tourism
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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