Herradura weather in May (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

How is May weather typically in Herradura? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Herradura typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 29°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Herradura in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 492 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 203 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Herradura, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 492 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (39 KM, 24 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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