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Puerto Viejo weather in May (Limon, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in Puerto Viejo during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Puerto Viejo typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Puerto Viejo in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 399 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

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 Viejo. March typically offers the best circumstances. While January, 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 Viejo climate page with graphs.

 

Puerto Viejo, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 399 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Limon, Costa Rica (50 KM, 31 Miles).

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 Viejo 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.

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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