Atenas weather in May (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Looking to travel to Atenas in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Atenas generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 20°C.

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.

The city usually sees around 183 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 389 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage 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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Atenas in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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