Drake weather in May (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Planning a trip to Drake 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, Drake generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Drake in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 482 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Drake. January generally stands 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 Drake climate page with graphs.

 

Drake, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 482 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

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 Drake 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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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