Tamarindo weather in December

Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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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 high31°C / 87°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low25°C / 76°F
Rainfall21 mm / 0.8 in☀️ dry
Rainy days3 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point22°C / 71°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight11.5 h
Wind18 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.

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