EcuadorThe weather in May in Costa Rica
It's hot in May in Costa Rica with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.
May is a good month to be in Costa Rica for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much 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 Costa Rica, Ecuador. 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 56°C in 2014, Costa Rica reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 45 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in May for Costa Rica
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Costa Rica. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Costa Rica | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 22°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 45 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Costa Rica with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 24°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Costa Rica is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 Costa Rica, Ecuador. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Costa Rica
Temperature in May in Costa Rica over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Costa Rica, Ecuador. 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 Costa Rica
Total precipitation in May in Costa Rica over the years
Daily UV index in May in Costa Rica
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Costa Rica, 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 Costa Rica by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Costa Rica. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.