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Costa RicaThe weather in May in Guanacaste
It's hot in May in Guanacaste with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Guanacaste. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Guanacaste, Costa Rica. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 38°C in 2019, Guanacaste reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 19°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 206 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Guanacaste
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Guanacaste. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Guanacaste | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 34°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 35°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 23°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 206 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 21 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Guanacaste with hot temps, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights around 24°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 34°C, with nights around 24°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Guanacaste is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Guanacaste
Temperature in May in Guanacaste over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Guanacaste
Total precipitation in May in Guanacaste over the years
Daily UV index in May in Guanacaste
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Guanacaste, 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.
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Average weather in Guanacaste by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Guanacaste. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.