Climate Insights for Tortuguero

Costa Rica

Hottest
April
36°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
January
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
October
370 mm rain14.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tortuguero is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,819 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 370 mm of rainfall. Tortuguero is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Tortuguero is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 71.6 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 14.6 in of rainfall. Tortuguero is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 73°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°FebMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 23°MarMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 24°AprMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 25°MayMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 25°JunMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°JulMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°AugMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°OctMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°DecMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 93°FAverage: 82°FMin: 74°FMarMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 96°FAverage: 85°FMin: 76°FMayMax: 93°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°F
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Min

Tortuguero sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 36°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Tortuguero sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 96°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 81°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 38mmMayPrecipitation: 233mmJunPrecipitation: 315mmJulPrecipitation: 155mmAugPrecipitation: 213mmSepPrecipitation: 295mmOctPrecipitation: 370mmNovPrecipitation: 156mmDecPrecipitation: 33mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inMayPrecipitation: 9.2inJunPrecipitation: 12.4inJulPrecipitation: 6.1inAugPrecipitation: 8.4inSepPrecipitation: 11.6inOctPrecipitation: 14.6inNovPrecipitation: 6.1inDecPrecipitation: 1.3in
Precipitation

Tortuguero is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,819 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 152 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 370 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 mm. That's 369 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Tortuguero is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 14.6 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 14.5 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Tortuguero is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Tortuguero is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tortuguero based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tortuguero based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C73 °F
33 °C91 °F
13 km/h8 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C74 °F
34 °C93 °F
14 km/h9 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
35 °C95 °F
12 km/h8 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C76 °F
36 °C96 °F
9 km/h5 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
34 °C93 °F
6 km/h4 mph
233 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
315 mm12.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
155 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
213 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
295 mm11.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
370 mm14.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C74 °F
30 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
156 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
31 °C89 °F
10 km/h6 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in