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Costa Rica temperatures in May

May in Costa Rica has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from high in Orosí with 23°C to very high temperatures in Santa Cruz with 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Santa Cruz and 15°C in Orosí.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Costa Rica in May?

Explore the map below to discover average May temperatures at the top destinations in Costa Rica. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in May in Costa Rica?
  • According to our recent database analysis, Santa Cruz is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 34°C and rarely drops below 25°C during the night.

  • What is the coldest city in May in Costa Rica?
  • When looking through our records, we find that Orosí stands out as the coolest city in Costa Rica for the month of May. Daytime highs average 23°C and it cools down to about 15°C at night.

  • How much sun does Costa Rica get in May?
  • The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 203 hours of sunshine in Jacó. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

  • What is the water's temperature in May?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 28°C in Limon this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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