Heredia weather in May (San José, Costa Rica)

Looking to travel to Heredia in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Heredia typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Heredia in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 351 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Heredia. January, February, March and April typically offer 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 Heredia climate page with graphs.

 

Heredia, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 351 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (8 KM, 5 Miles).

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 Heredia 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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