Tortuguero National Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica in May.

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Tortuguero Village

Are you planning a trip a to Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Tortuguero National Park in May

Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. May in Tortuguero National Park generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Tortuguero Village. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To explore the conditions in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 333 mm (13 in) in Tortuguero Village.

Explore Tortuguero National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tortuguero National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tortuguero Village)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tortuguero National Park in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tortuguero National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Tortuguero National Park

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica?

Tortuguero Village

In May Tortuguero Village generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
333 mm (13 in)
405 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
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Weather conditions
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Tortuguero National Park, in Costa Rica.

In our records: Costa Rica May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Costa Rica in our climate database (1994 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in Costa Rica reached 40°C (104°F) in Sámara on May 13, 1998.
  • In our records, the coldest May daytime high in Costa Rica was 19°C (66°F) in Puntarenas on May 29, 2008.

Tortuguero National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica in May?

Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Tortuguero Village average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica in May?

Daytime temperatures in Tortuguero Village peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in May, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica peaks during May. Tortuguero Village averages roughly 333 mm (13 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica with often poor weather in Tortuguero Village.

On average, the best time to visit Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica is in February and March with generally pleasant weather in Tortuguero Village. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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