Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Tortuga Island cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Tortuga Island in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 91°Fwarmest average high (February)
- 83°Fcoolest average high (November)
- 14%fewest rain days (February)
- 99%most rain days (October)
Weather in Tortuga Island right now
Weather in Tortuga Island by month
Average highs run from 83°F (28°C) in November to 91°F (33°C) in February. Rain falls on the fewest days in February and the most in October. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88 / 75°F31 / 24°C | 27% | 9 mph15 km/h | 85°F29°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| February | 91 / 77°F33 / 25°C | 14% | 11 mph18 km/h | 85°F30°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| March | 91 / 77°F33 / 25°C | 31% | 10 mph16 km/h | 86°F30°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| April | 90 / 77°F32 / 25°C | 57% | 10 mph16 km/h | 87°F30°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| May | 87 / 77°F31 / 25°C | 90% | 8 mph14 km/h | 87°F31°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| June | 84 / 76°F29 / 24°C | 98% | 7 mph12 km/h | 85°F30°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| July | 84 / 76°F29 / 24°C | 88% | 8 mph13 km/h | 85°F30°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| August | 84 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 91% | 8 mph13 km/h | 85°F30°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| September | 84 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 97% | 7 mph12 km/h | 85°F30°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| October | 83 / 75°F28 / 24°C | 99% | 7 mph12 km/h | 84°F29°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| November | 83 / 75°F28 / 24°C | 84% | 7 mph12 km/h | 83°F28°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| December | 86 / 75°F30 / 24°C | 45% | 8 mph13 km/h | 84°F29°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Tortuga Island
1 ship from 1 cruise line is scheduled here, 2 visits in total. The next 2:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 252026 | Star ClipperStar Clippers | Calls | 7 nights from Panama City |
| Fri, Jan 12027 | Star ClipperStar Clippers | Calls | 7 nights from Puerto Caldera |
Ships that visit Tortuga Island
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.