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Arecibo weather in May (North Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico)

How's the weather trend in Arecibo as May approaches? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Arecibo includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 30°C, cooling down at night to around 23°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Arecibo in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. With peak rainfall occurring this month, heavy downpours are common. It's advisable to have a poncho on hand to manage the rain. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Arecibo. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arecibo climate page with graphs.

 

Arecibo, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 172 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  

Where to go in Puerto Rico in May

Find out more about the weather in Puerto Rico and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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