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Puerto Limón weather in May (Limon, Costa Rica)

Looking to travel to Puerto Limón in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Puerto Limón generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 25°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Puerto Limón in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 302 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Puerto Limón. February, March and April typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Puerto Limón, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 302 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Costa Rica in May

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in May and which places have the best weather 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 Puerto Limón in May?

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. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

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

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