Tamarindo in August
Good time to visit
August tests your patience with frequent heavy rains but rewards you with the year's lowest prices. Great for adventurous travelers who embrace the unpredictability.
Weather
Rain intensifies in August with longer, heavier storms that can start as early as noon. Some days you get lucky with just brief showers; others bring hours of steady downpour. The upside? Everything stays lush and green, and the air smells incredible after each storm.
30°C high23°C low16 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$100/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Día de la Madre (Mother's Day)
- •Continued turtle nesting season
August Tips
- •Always carry an umbrella - storms can hit with zero warning
- •Many tour companies offer rainy season discounts of 30-50%
- •Focus on activities like zip-lining and wildlife watching that work in light rain
All Months
December through April means guaranteed sunshine and consistent offshore winds that clean up the surf. This is high season, so expect crowds and prices to match. January and February offer the sweet spot: perfect weather without Christmas chaos. March brings the biggest swells of the dry season. But here's what guidebooks won't tell you: early rainy season (May-June) can be magical. Fewer tourists, green landscapes, and afternoon storms that clear quickly. Just avoid September and October when roads wash out and waves disappear. The transition months of November and late April give you decent weather with shoulder season prices.
Tamarindo Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
8/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
9/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
7/10
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