Orosí weather in May (Cartago, Costa Rica)

Can you expect sunny skies in Orosí in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Orosí typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 15°C.

Precipitation

Orosí in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 385 mm for the month. Expect around 20 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 183 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Orosí. 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 Orosí climate page with graphs.

 

Orosí, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 385 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: San José, Costa Rica (29 KM, 18 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?

For visitors traveling to Orosí, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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