Jacó weather in May (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in Jacó during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Jacó generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Jacó in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 491 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

With around 203 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Jacó. January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Jacó, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 491 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in May

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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 Jacó 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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