Tortuguero weather
Warm, humid, evergreen.
Tortuguero is tropical rainforest — sudden showers are possible any month of the year. Bring a poncho or raincoat and a fast-drying outfit. The driest stretches are April–May and September–October.
Live satellite — Central America sector.
NOAA GOES-East GeoColor imagery, updated continuously. Our stretch of coast sits in the lower-center of the frame.
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Month-by-month averages.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Avg rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 20°C | 317 mm |
| February | 31°C | 20°C | 211 mm |
| March | 31°C | 20°C | 204 mm |
| April | 31°C | 22°C | 276 mm |
| May | 31°C | 22°C | 282 mm |
| June | 31°C | 22°C | 296 mm |
| July | 31°C | 22°C | 427 mm |
| August | 31°C | 22°C | 312 mm |
| September | 31°C | 22°C | 145 mm |
| October | 31°C | 22°C | 208 mm |
| November | 29°C | 21°C | 391 mm |
| December | 31°C | 21°C | 446 mm |
Long-term averages — actual conditions vary year to year.
What to actually pack.
- Lightweight, fast-drying clothes
- Swimsuit
- Reusable water bottle
- Raincoat or poncho — readily accessible
- Comfortable walking shoes + a pair of sandals
- Insect repellent (unscented if joining the turtle tour)
- Hat or cap, sunblock, and binoculars
- Dark or black clothes if you'll join a turtle nesting tour