Heredia Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Heredia, Costa Rica in May.

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Heredia Tigre Sarapiquí San Antonio

Planning a journey to Heredia, Costa Rica this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Heredia in May

Heredia, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. May in Heredia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Santo Domingo at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Sarapiquí at 30°C (86°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Sarapiquí and 17°C (63°F) in Santo Domingo.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Heredia, Costa Rica, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tirimbina with an average of 314 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Santo Domingo with 367 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Heredia as an example - it receives around 183 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Heredia in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Heredia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Heredia

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Heredia, Costa Rica?

Temperature range in Heredia (May)

Precipitation variation in Heredia (May)

Heredia

In May Heredia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
183 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
351 mm (14 in)
409 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
20 days
24 days
Weather conditions
perfect
poor
poor
Climate in Heredia →

Tigre

In May Tigre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
183 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
316 mm (12 in)
341 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
17 days
22 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Tigre →

Sarapiquí

In May Sarapiquí generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
183 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
315 mm (12 in)
345 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
17 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Sarapiquí →

San Antonio

In May San Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
183 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
366 mm (14 in)
433 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
19 days
24 days
Weather conditions
perfect
poor
poor
Climate in San Antonio →

Vara Blanca

In May Vara Blanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
183 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
328 mm (13 in)
362 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
19 days
24 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Vara Blanca →

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In our records: Costa Rica May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Costa Rica in our climate database (1994 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in Costa Rica reached 40°C (104°F) in Sámara on May 13, 1998.
  • In our records, the coldest May daytime high in Costa Rica was 19°C (66°F) in Puntarenas on May 29, 2008.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Heredia in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Heredia 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 351 mm (14 in)
Tigre 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 316 mm (12 in)
Sarapiquí 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 315 mm (12 in)
San Antonio 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 366 mm (14 in)
Vara Blanca 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 328 mm (13 in)
Birrí 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 341 mm (13 in)

Heredia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Heredia, Costa Rica in May?

In May, Heredia, Costa Rica generally has poor weather conditions. Heredia sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Heredia, Costa Rica in May?

Daytime temperatures in Heredia peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in May, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does Heredia, Costa Rica get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Heredia records an average of 351 mm (14 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Heredia, Costa Rica.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Heredia, Costa Rica?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Heredia, Costa Rica 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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