Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in El Tortuguero, Nicaragua, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (81°F). Highs can soar to 34°C (94°F), while lows may dip to 22°C (71°F). Typically, the humidity level in El Tortuguero throughout May hovers around 68%.
Minimum temperature
Average temperature
Maximum temperature
Humidity
In May, El Tortuguero averages 236 mm (9.3 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 26 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 42 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 25 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 32% probability of sunny days during this period.
Precipitation
Rainy days
Sunshine hours
Chance of sun
In May, the UV Index in El Tortuguero reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVI | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | ||||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||||