The weather in May in Puerto Viejo

It's hot in May in Puerto Viejo 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 24°C and 25°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Puerto Viejo. 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 Puerto Viejo, 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, Puerto Viejo 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 20°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 212 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Puerto Viejo

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Puerto Viejo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Puerto Viejo New York
Average temperature 34°C 22°C
Max. temperature 35°C 28°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 212 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 21 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Puerto Viejo with hot temps, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 34°C, with nights around 25°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 Puerto Viejo is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°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 Puerto Viejo, 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 Puerto Viejo

Temperature in May in Puerto Viejo over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Puerto Viejo, 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 Puerto Viejo

Total precipitation in May in Puerto Viejo over the years

Daily UV index in May in Puerto Viejo

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Puerto Viejo, 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 Puerto Viejo by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Puerto Viejo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.