Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in El Tortuguero with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 18°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for El Tortuguero in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in El Tortuguero with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 18°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 18°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in El Tortuguero will be around 30°C, with nights close to 18°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 189 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance this month is 61% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for El Tortuguero. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
El Tortuguero in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
189 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
19 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit El Tortuguero?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in El Tortuguero. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in El Tortuguero runs from June to November.
Temperature records for El Tortuguero in May
With 38°C, El Tortuguero hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in El Tortuguero
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in El Tortuguero, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in El Tortuguero
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for El Tortuguero, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 19 days of rain in El Tortuguero.
Daily UV Index in May in El Tortuguero
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in El Tortuguero, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in El Tortuguero Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in El Tortuguero, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in El Tortuguero Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in El Tortuguero, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for El Tortuguero
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Average Weather in El Tortuguero by Month
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