Best time to go to Tortuguero Average weather of Tortuguero, Costa Rica

When is the best time to go to Tortuguero?

When is the best time to go to Tortuguero? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Tortuguero are April and September
On average, it is hot all year round
The rainiest months are July, November and December
The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round

Annual weather in Tortuguero

For full information about the climate and weather in Tortuguero a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month			Our opinion
January	74°F/83°F	14.7in	tolerable weather	Tortuguero in january
February	74°F/85°F	10.1in	tolerable weather	Tortuguero in february
March	74°F/85°F	9.9in	tolerable weather	Tortuguero in march
April	77°F/86°F	6.4in	good weather	Tortuguero in april
May	79°F/88°F	11in	tolerable weather	Tortuguero in may
June	79°F/86°F	13.5in	tolerable weather	Tortuguero in june
July	77°F/86°F	19in	tolerable weather	Tortuguero in july
August	77°F/86°F	13.8in	tolerable weather	Tortuguero in august
September	77°F/88°F	6.6in	good weather	Tortuguero in september
October	77°F/88°F	9.3in	tolerable weather	Tortuguero in october
November	76°F/85°F	19.6in	tolerable weather	Tortuguero in november
December	74°F/83°F	16.7in	tolerable weather	Tortuguero in december

Weather and climate in Tortuguero

Tortuguero enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Tortuguero is 86°F (ranging from 83°F in january to 88°F in september). Annual rainfall is 150.2in, with a minimum of 6.4in in april and a maximum of 19.6in in november.

From january to march the climate is passable, but still OK. The temperature rises to 85°F.
In the month of april the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 90°F and, in april, 8 days of rain are expected.
Between may and december the climate is correct. By early evening, the temperature averages 77°F and you can expect to have 16.7in of rainfall/month during this period.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Tortuguero

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Tortuguero: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Tortuguero

Find out when Tortuguero has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Tortuguero

Very low season in Tortuguero
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June and October.
Low season in Tortuguero
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, September and November.
High season in Tortuguero
The number of visitors to Tortuguero is high in: July and August.
Peak season in Tortuguero
The largest number of tourists visiting Tortuguero is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Tortuguero month by month

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Average prices of hotels in Tortuguero month by month

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On average, it costs $ 84 per day to hire a car in Tortuguero. This price varies by $ 48 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 62 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in march is $ 110.

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