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La Ese weather in May (San José, Costa Rica)

How is the weather in La Ese in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, La Ese generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

La Ese in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 529 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 190 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 La Ese. January, February and March generally stand out with 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 La Ese climate page with graphs.

 

La Ese, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 529 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 190 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (48 KM, 30 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.

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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 La Ese in May?

For visitors traveling to La Ese, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

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