Guanacaste weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Guanacaste this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Guanacaste in May?
Guanacaste is a region in Costa Rica. May in Guanacaste generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Puerto Coyote at 30°C to very warm in Liberia at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Liberia and 25°C in Puerto Coyote. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Puerto Soley with an average of 186 mm to heavy rainfall in Sámara with 359 mm. Meanwhile, Tamarindo enjoys approximately 204 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Guanacaste, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Guanacaste's yearly weather, check out our Guanacaste climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Guanacaste?
Tamarindo
In May Tamarindo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Coco
In May Coco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Playa Flamingo
In May Playa Flamingo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sámara
In May Sámara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Playa Grande
In May Playa Grande generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°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 Guanacaste, in Costa Rica.
Is May the best time to visit Guanacaste?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Guanacaste due to the typically poor weather in Tamarindo.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Tamarindo. On the other hand, the months of May, June, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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