Tamarindo weather in December

December in Tamarindo: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Tamarindo · #64 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Tamarindo climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Rainfall | 21 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Tamarindo in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Tamarindo?
- December in Tamarindo: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Tamarindo on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Tamarindo in December?
- In December, Tamarindo averages a daily high of 30.5°C and a low of 24.6°C, with about 21.1 mm of rain over roughly 2.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tamarindo in December?
- Tamarindo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in December.