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Atenas weather in May (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

How does the May weather in Atenas compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of May in Atenas typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 28°C. At night, they generally drop to 20°C.

Precipitation

Atenas in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 389 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 183 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Atenas, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 389 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 183 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in May

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica 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.

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

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