Heredia weather in May (San José, Costa Rica)

What does the weather outlook for Heredia look like in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Heredia generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 25°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Heredia in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 351 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have 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 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 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

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