When to go · Tortuguero
Tortuguero in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jul–Oct for green turtles; Feb–Apr and Sep–Oct are the relatively drier windows). Across Costa Rica: Green season starts: sunny mornings, afternoon storms, lower prices.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 18
- Crowds
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
MixedCosta Rica month rating
Outside the best window (Jul–Oct for green turtles; Feb–Apr and Sep–Oct are the relatively drier windows). Across Costa Rica: Green season starts: sunny mornings, afternoon storms, lower prices.
Weather in May
- TortugueroHighs around 32 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 18 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 18 days
- Caribbean, Costa Rica · Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Tortuguerofine
Reverse pattern: September–October are the driest months; Nov–Jan the wettest.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Costa Rica overall
- Low
- Prices · Costa Rica overall
- Low
Costa Rica overall: Green season starts: sunny mornings, afternoon storms, lower prices.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast