Tamarindo weather in January

Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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January in Tamarindo: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Tamarindo · #42 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 92/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Tamarindo climate normals — January

Daytime high32°C / 89°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low24°C / 76°F
Rainfall4 mm / 0.2 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity65%💧 humid
Dew point20°C / 68°F
Sunshine10.5 h/day
Daylight11.6 h
Wind22 km/h / 13 mph
Air quality (US AQI)29🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Tamarindo in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Tamarindo?
January in Tamarindo: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Tamarindo on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
What is the weather like in Tamarindo in January?
In January, Tamarindo averages a daily high of 31.7°C and a low of 24.4°C, with about 4.3 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Tamarindo in January?
Tamarindo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in January.

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