Puerto Jiménez weather in May (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)
Is Puerto Jiménez a good destination in May, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.
Temperatures
The month of May in Puerto Jiménez typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 25°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
Puerto Jiménez in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 425 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Puerto Jiménez. 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 Puerto Jiménez climate page with graphs.
Puerto Jiménez, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
25°C
Max Temperature
29°C
Chance of Rain
58%
Precipitation
425 mm
Rainy days
18 days
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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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