El Achiote weather in May (Alajuela, Costa Rica)
What's the typical weather in El Achiote for May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.
Temperatures
Typically, May in El Achiote includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 30°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 22°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.
Precipitation
El Achiote in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 245 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit El Achiote. March 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 El Achiote climate page with graphs.
El Achiote, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
22°C
Max Temperature
30°C
Chance of Rain
58%
Precipitation
245 mm
Rainy days
17 days
Humidity
84% *
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.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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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