Dominical weather in May (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What's the typical weather in Dominical for May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Dominical includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 27°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 23°C.

Precipitation

Dominical in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 782 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 190 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 Dominical. October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dominical, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 782 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (38 KM, 23 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.

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