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La Garita weather in May (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

Wondering what the weather is like in La Garita during May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, La Garita tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 27°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 19°C.

Precipitation

La Garita in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 363 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 183 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit La Garita. January, February, March, April and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

La Garita, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 363 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 183 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (22 KM, 13 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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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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