Climate Insights for Tortuguero Chico
Minatitlán, Veracruz, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Tortuguero Chico is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,146 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 379 mm of rainfall. Tortuguero Chico is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Tortuguero Chico is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 84.5 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 14.9 in of rainfall. Tortuguero Chico is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.
Temperature
Tortuguero Chico sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 35°C. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Tortuguero Chico sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 95°F. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 95°F and an average of 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 73°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tortuguero Chico is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,146 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 179 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 379 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 25 mm. That's 354 mm less than August, 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 Chico is a very wet location, receiving approximately 84.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 14.9 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1 in. That's 13.9 in less than August, 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
Tortuguero Chico is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Tortuguero Chico 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 April, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Tortuguero Chico is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 71 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Tortuguero Chico is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 95°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tortuguero Chico 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 Chico 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.