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Playa Hermosa weather in May (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What is the weather forecast for Playa Hermosa in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Playa Hermosa tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 29°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 25°C.

Precipitation

Playa Hermosa in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 517 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 183 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Playa Hermosa. January and February typically offer 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 Playa Hermosa climate page with graphs.

 

Playa Hermosa, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 517 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 183 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (49 KM, 30 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.

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