Alajuela weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Alajuela in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Alajuela in May?
Alajuela is a region in Costa Rica. May in Alajuela generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Birrí at 26°C to very warm in Los Chiles at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Los Chiles and 18°C in Birrí. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Playa el Jobo with an average of 177 mm to heavy rainfall in Atenas with 389 mm. The city Fortuna usually sees around 203 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Alajuela, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Alajuela's yearly weather, check out our Alajuela climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Alajuela?
Fortuna
In May Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Alajuela
In May Alajuela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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El Castillo de La Fortuna
In May El Castillo de La Fortuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bijagua
In May Bijagua generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Atenas
In May Atenas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alajuela, in Costa Rica.
Is May the best time to visit Alajuela?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Alajuela with often poor weather in Fortuna.
On average, the best time to visit Alajuela is in February and March with generally perfect weather in Fortuna. The weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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