December · Costa Rica
Best time to visit Tamarindo in DecemberWeather, crowds & prices
December score
9.3/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 29 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Sunny days
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Tamarindo scores 9.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 29 mm of rain, and roughly 19 sunny days this month.
Tamarindo is Guanacaste's surf-and-sunset beach town with leatherback nesting and estuary wildlife nearby. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tamarindo in December?
- In December, Tamarindo averages 26°C, 29 mm of rain, and about 19 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Tamarindo?
- December earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tamarindo in December?
- Expect about 29 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 19 sunny days.
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