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El Achiote Weather in May
With daytime temperatures of 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows of 22°C (72°F), May in El Achiote brings very high temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that May is part of the rainy season, with frequent and often heavy rainfall.
Rainfall in El Achiote in May
As part of the rainy season, El Achiote sees around 17 days of rain in May, with an average of 245 mm (9.6 in). The rainy season here brings regular, substantial showers. It's worth being prepared for rain on most days you're out.
Temperature in El Achiote in May
El Achiote in May gets highs of 30°C (86°F) during the day and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night. For most visitors, the main thing to prepare for is the heat during the day. With lows of 22°C (72°F), the nights are warm and generally comfortable.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit El Achiote. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
El Achiote Temperature in May
Min Temperature
22°C (72°F)
Max Temperature
30°C (86°F)
Chance of Rain
58%
Precipitation
245 mm (9.6 in)
Rainy days
17 days
Humidity
84% *
* Data from: Los Chiles, Costa Rica (42 KM, 26 Miles).
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in El Achiote in May
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
What To Do in El Achiote in May
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling7/10 -
Walking7/10 -
Camping6/10 -
Outdoor sports7/10
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