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Limon Weather in May

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

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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Cahuita Tortuguero Village Cocles

Planning a getaway to Limon, Costa Rica this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Limon in May

Limon, Costa Rica is a region in Costa Rica. May in Limon generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.

For a closer look at conditions across Limon, Costa Rica, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Puerto Limón with an average of 302 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca with 399 mm (16 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca receives about 171 hours of sunlight in May, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Limon in May

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

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 Limon

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

Temperature range in Limon (May)

Precipitation variation in Limon (May)

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

In May Puerto Viejo de Talamanca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
171 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
399 mm (16 in)
424 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
18 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca →

Cahuita

In May Cahuita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°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
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
171 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
364 mm (14 in)
389 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
18 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Cahuita →

Tortuguero Village

In May Tortuguero Village generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
333 mm (13 in)
405 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
17 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Tortuguero Village →

Cocles

In May Cocles generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
171 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
201 mm (7.9 in)
399 mm (16 in)
422 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
18 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Cocles →

Puerto Manzanillo

In May Puerto Manzanillo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
171 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
195 mm (7.7 in)
389 mm (15 in)
411 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Puerto Manzanillo →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Limon, in Costa Rica.

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 Limon in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 399 mm (16 in)
Cahuita 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 364 mm (14 in)
Tortuguero Village 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 333 mm (13 in)
Cocles 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 399 mm (16 in)
Puerto Manzanillo 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 389 mm (15 in)
Puerto Limón 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 302 mm (12 in)

Limon weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Limon, Costa Rica typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

In Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, the average daytime high in May is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca records an average of 399 mm (16 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Limon, Costa Rica.

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

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Limon, Costa Rica due to the typically poor weather in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.

Generally speaking, March provides pleasant weather in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. On the other hand, the weather in January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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