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Nuevo Arenal weather in May (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

What's the typical weather in Nuevo Arenal for May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Nuevo Arenal generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 22°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Nuevo Arenal in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 245 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

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

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

 

Nuevo Arenal, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 245 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
* Data from: Los Chiles, Costa Rica (57 KM, 35 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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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 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.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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