Guápiles weather in May (Limon, Costa Rica)

How's the weather trend in Guápiles as May approaches? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In May, Guápiles usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C.

Precipitation

Guápiles in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 345 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 183 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Guápiles. February, March and April typically offer the best circumstances. While January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Guápiles, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 345 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (45 KM, 28 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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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 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Guápiles.

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