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Gandoca weather in May (Costa Rica)

Interested in knowing the climate of Gandoca in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Gandoca includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. Average temperatures can be deceiving; some days will be hotter. Wear breathable fabrics and drink plenty of water to stay cool.

Precipitation

Gandoca in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 380 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 171 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Gandoca. March typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gandoca, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 380 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Limon, Costa Rica (69 KM, 42 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
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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