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Carrillo weather in May (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

What should you pack for a trip to Carrillo in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Carrillo typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 30°C. At night, they generally drop to 25°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Carrillo in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 359 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 203 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Carrillo. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Carrillo, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 359 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 203 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (70 KM, 43 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
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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