Puerto Manzanillo weather in May (Limon, Costa Rica)

Curious about the climate in Puerto Manzanillo this May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Puerto Manzanillo tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 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 Manzanillo in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 389 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With about 171 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Puerto Manzanillo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 389 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Limon, Costa Rica (59 KM, 37 Miles).

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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?

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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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