Tortuguero, Costa Rica: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Canal-laced park known for turtle nesting. Best for: nature lovers, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Tortuguero are March, April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from May to February.
Tortuguero month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 28°C | 24/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 6.5 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 28°C | 24/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 29°C | 15/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.1 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 30°C | 17/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 21/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 30°C | 26/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 29°C | 30/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 27/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 30°C | 24/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.0 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 29°C | 28/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 5.6 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 28°C | 30/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 5.8 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 27°C | 29/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Tortuguero
Canal-laced park known for turtle nesting. A dry season from December to April, a green season from May to November with afternoon rain, and humid heat on the coasts. Roads can be slow, and it is not a budget destination.
In Tortuguero afternoon highs average from 27°C in December to 30°C in May. The wettest month is July (about 30 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (15). Midday UV peaks at 8.9 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Tortuguero
When is the best time to visit Tortuguero for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Tortuguero are March, April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Tortuguero?
Afternoon highs average from 27°C in December to 30°C in May. The wettest month is July, with about 30 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Tortuguero?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from May to February.