Heredia weather in May
Considering a trip to Heredia this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Heredia in May?
Heredia is a region in Costa Rica. May in Heredia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Santo Domingo at 25°C to very warm in Sarapiquí at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Sarapiquí and 17°C in Santo Domingo.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tirimbina with an average of 314 mm to heavy rainfall in Santo Domingo with 367 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected in Heredia. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Heredia for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Heredia climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Heredia?
Heredia
In May Heredia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tigre
In May Tigre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sarapiquí
In May Sarapiquí 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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San Antonio
In May San Antonio 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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Vara Blanca
In May Vara Blanca 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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Is May the best time to visit Heredia?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Heredia due to the typically poor weather in Heredia.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and April provide perfect weather in Heredia. The weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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