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Montezuma weather in May (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Is Montezuma a good destination in May, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Montezuma includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 29°C. At night, they generally drop to 26°C.

Precipitation

Montezuma in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 338 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 203 hours of sun. Showers typically arrive in the late afternoon or evening, keeping mornings and early afternoons sunny. Even during the wet season, there's plenty of sunshine for sightseeing.

May in Montezuma can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Montezuma, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 338 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 203 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (43 KM, 26 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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Costa Rica, check out our Montezuma's climate page.

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
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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