- Temperature
- 30–33°C
- Snowfall
- Not applicable—tropical location near equator
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-and-climate.com, en.climate-data.org
Good to know
Good to Know
- Tamarindo has one of the lowest rainfall totals in Costa Rica, making it accessible even during rainy season (May-November).
- Rain during wet season typically arrives as short afternoon showers lasting 1-2 hours; mornings usually remain sunny and suitable for beach activities.
- Peak tourist season (December-April) means higher accommodation prices and more crowds; booking 3-6 months ahead is recommended.
- Shoulder season (late April-early June and October-November) offers fewer crowds with still-favorable weather and lower prices.
- Humidity is high year-round, ranging from 60% in March to 86% in September-October.
- Due to proximity to equator, daylight hours vary only slightly (roughly 12+ hours year-round), with sunrise/sunset around 5:45-6:30pm.
Dry Season
- Months
- December to April
- Rainfall Pattern
- Minimal, typically 2-13mm per month
- Description
- Hot, sunny days with minimal rainfall and relatively low humidity. This is peak tourist season.
Temperature Range Celsius
- Low
- 22
- High
- 33
Temperature Range Fahrenheit
- Low
- 72
- High
- 91
Rainy Season
- Months
- May to November
- Rainfall Pattern
- Heavy rainfall September-October (averaging 359-362mm), lighter in other months
- Description
- Daily rain common, but typically falls in short afternoon showers. Mornings remain sunny. Heavy rainfall peaks in September and October. Tamarindo receives some of the lowest rainfall in Costa Rica during rainy season.
Temperature Range Celsius
- Low
- 24
- High
- 31
Temperature Range Fahrenheit
- Low
- 75
- High
- 88
Rainfall
- Annual Total Mm
- 1825
Driest Month
- Mm
- 2
- Month
- February
Wettest Month
- Mm
- 362
- Month
- October
Snowfall
Not applicable—tropical location near equator
Temperature
- Annual Average Celsius
- 31
- Annual Average Fahrenheit
- 88
- Note
- Temperatures remain remarkably consistent year-round with only ~3°C (37°F) variation between warmest and coolest months.
Coolest Month
- Month
- January
- Celsius
- 30
- Fahrenheit
- 86
Warmest Month
- Month
- April
- Celsius
- 33
- Fahrenheit
- 91
Peak And Off Peak Summary
- Best Months
- December to April (dry season). March-April typically the hottest and driest.
- Worst Months
- September to October (heaviest rainfall)
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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