Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
86°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Tamarindo
Costa Rica · Central America
Not the best time: Humid air is the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 28 wet days, more than in most months.
90%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
58%October Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 90° and nights feel near 84°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
15%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
5 mphOctober Calm
Sea temperature
83°FOctober sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 81°F, easing to about 79°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning83°F
Feels 90°F
Rain51%
Cloud79%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday84°F
Feels 92°F
Rain75%
Cloud84%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon81°F
Feels 89°F
Rain75%
Cloud90%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Early evening79°F
Feels 88°F
Rain47%
Cloud90%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90 | 75 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.2 | 66 | 82 |
| Feb | 92 | 76 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.6 | 63 | 82 |
| Mar | 93 | 76 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.7 | 62 | 82 |
| Apr | 93 | 78 | 1.5 | 8 | 11.3 | 65 | 84 |
| May | 90 | 78 | 9.6 | 23 | 9.5 | 77 | 84 |
| Jun | 87 | 77 | 12.3 | 27 | 8.9 | 84 | 84 |
| Jul | 88 | 77 | 8.3 | 23 | 9.3 | 82 | 84 |
| Aug | 87 | 77 | 11.0 | 26 | 9.0 | 84 | 84 |
| Sep | 86 | 76 | 13.3 | 29 | 8.3 | 86 | 83 |
| Oct | 86 | 76 | 14.6 | 28 | 8.0 | 87 | 83 |
| Nov | 86 | 76 | 5.8 | 16 | 9.5 | 82 | 82 |
| Dec | 89 | 75 | 0.6 | 3 | 10.7 | 72 | 82 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Tamarindo with El Tunco.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology