Boca Barranca weather in May (Costa Rica)

How does the weather in Boca Barranca usually fare in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of May in Boca Barranca typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°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

Boca Barranca in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 410 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 203 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Boca Barranca. January, February and December 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 Boca Barranca climate page with graphs.

 

Boca Barranca, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 410 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (10 KM, 6 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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