Placencia vs Tamarindo in January

Tamarindo is the better pick in January — 93 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Tamarindo is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Placencia is hot, rainy, clean air.

Placencia vs TamarindoJanuary climate, side by side

PlacenciaTamarindo
Comfort score84/100 (A)93/100 (S)
Feels-like high30°C34°C
Avg high / low26° / 22°32° / 25°
Rainfall89 mm5 mm
Rainy days201
Humidity83%67%
Air quality (AQI)4329

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Placencia vs Tamarindo in January — FAQ

Is January better in Placencia or Tamarindo?
Tamarindo is the better pick in January — 93 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Tamarindo is sweltering, dry, clean air, while Placencia is hot, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Placencia vs Tamarindo in January?
In January, Placencia averages 26°C high / 22°C low with about 89 mm of rain; Tamarindo averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 5 mm.