Nosara weather in May (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

Planning a trip to Nosara 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, Nosara generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Nosara in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 346 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Nosara. January, February and March typically offer 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 Nosara climate page with graphs.

 

Nosara, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 346 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

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.

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 Nosara 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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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