Costa Rica Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
May is the beginning of the rainy season in Costa Rica, but it still offers relatively good weather conditions for travelers. The average temperature in Costa Rica in May ranges between 20°C (68°F) and 28°C (83°F), with an average humidity of 70.9%. May is characterized by frequent rainfall, with an average precipitation of 6.16 mm and a precipitation probability of 54.8%. Rainfall covers the country for an average of 3.1 days per week, with a total of 28 rainy days throughout the month. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and it is often accompanied by moderate to strong winds, with an average gust of 29.1 km/h (18 mph). Travelers visiting Costa Rica in May can expect an average cloud cover of 63.1%, with an average visibility of 10.7 km (6.6 miles). Despite the increased cloud cover and occasional rain, Costa Rica still enjoys a high UV index of 8.6, so it is important to take sun protection measures. The severe weather risk is relatively low at 18.4 out of 100.
What is the temperature in Costa Rica in May?
Average air temperature in Costa Rica is 23.7°C (74.7°F) in May. The outside temperature in Costa Rica feels like 23.8°C (74.9°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 28.3°C (83°F) and feels like 28.9°C (84°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 20.3°C (68.6°F) which feels like 20.3°C (68.6°F).
How hot is Costa Rica in May?
The hot temperature in May in Costa Rica rises to 30.2°C (86.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 70.9% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 31.4 °C (88.5°F). The average maximum temp in Costa Rica is 28.3°C (88.5°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Costa Rica in May?
The coldest temp in Costa Rica in May drops to 17.4°C (63.3°F) during the cold nights. With 25.4km/h (15.8mph) winds and 70.9% humidity it feels like 17.4°C (63.3°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 20.3°C (68.6°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Costa Rica in May?
Yes, it rains for 28 days in Costa Rica in May averaging 6.16 mm of precipitation. Costa Rica has a 54.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Costa Rica throughout May?
Costa Rica has 6.16 mm (0.24 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 28 days out of the entire month.
Is Costa Rica windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Costa Rica during May is 25.4km/h (15.8mph) and average windgust is 29.1km/h (18.1mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 39.2km/h (24.4mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Costa Rica in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from East direction in Costa Rica.
What are the humidity levels in Costa Rica in May?
The average humidity levels in Costa Rica in May are 70.9%. Daily humidity levels in Costa Rica range from 55.7% to 85.9% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Costa Rica in May?
Costa Rica has 12 hours 34 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Costa Rica in May is at 5:15:47 and the sunset is at 17:50:34.
What is the cloud coverage in Costa Rica in May?
Clouds cover 63.1% of the sky on average throughout May in Costa Rica. The cloud coverage ranges from 30.1% to 93.2% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Costa Rica?
The average UV index in Costa Rica is 8.6 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 6 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Costa Rica in May?
The average solar radiation is 218.6 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Costa Rica during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 117.1 W/m2 to 312.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Costa Rica?
The average solar energy during May in Costa Rica is 18.9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 10.2 MJ/m2, to 26.9 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Costa Rica in May?
Yes, there is a 18.4% risk for severe weather in Costa Rica in May.
What is the air pressure in Costa Rica in May?
On average the air pressure in Costa Rica in May is 1014.8 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1012.5 mb to 1017.8 mb.
What is the visibility in Costa Rica in May?
The average daylight visibility in Costa Rica in May is 10.7 km (6.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.5 km (5.9 miles) to 11 km (6.8 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Costa Rica in May?
The average dew point in Costa Rica during May is 17.7°C (63.9°F).
Where is the data for Costa Rica climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Costa Rica in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- JUAN SANTAMARIA INTERNATIONAL, CS
- TOBIAS BOLANOS INTERNATIONAL, CS
- EW1517 San Jose CR
- FW2558 Barva CR
- MROC
- MRPV