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Playa Grande weather in May (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)

How's the weather trend in Playa Grande as May approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

May in Playa Grande generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 32°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 26°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Playa Grande in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 237 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 204 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Playa Grande, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 237 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 204 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (56 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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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
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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