March · Costa Rica
Best time to visit Tamarindo in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tamarindo in March
Average temperature 29°C, 39 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 29°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Tamarindo scores 9.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 29°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.
March ranks 3rd of 12 for Tamarindo — one of the best windows
Days in March average 29°C (85°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
With around 39 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Tamarindo at 9.7/10 (3rd of 12), just behind January at 9.9/10.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tamarindo in March?
- In March, Tamarindo averages 29°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Tamarindo?
- March earns a 9.7/10 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 March?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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