May Rainfall and Precipitation in Puntarenas

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Puntarenas, Costa Rica in May.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica, a region in Costa Rica, experiences precipitation in May ranging from heavy in Santa Elena (269 mm (11 in)) to heavy in Matapalo (787 mm (31 in)).

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Puntarenas, check out our Puntarenas's climate page.

See also: Puntarenas weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in Puntarenas in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

See all May weather averages, cities and regions in Puntarenas

Puntarenas precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Puntarenas, Costa Rica receive in May?

In Puntarenas, Costa Rica, May is a prominent month within the rainy season. It might not be the ideal month to visit. Jacó is characterized by its unpredictable weather, often receiving about 491 mm (19 in) of rain, which leads to frequent and sudden showers.

How many days does it rain in Puntarenas, Costa Rica in May?

Rainfall in Jacó typically falls on roughly 17 days days in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

May is part of Puntarenas, Costa Rica's rainy season. Showers are more common this time of year.

What is the wettest city in May in Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

Matapalo is the wettest city in Puntarenas, Costa Rica in May according to our database, with average rainfall of around 787 mm (31 in).

What is the driest city in May in Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

The driest place is Santa Elena with an average rainfall of 269 mm (11 in) according to our data.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Puntarenas.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Costa Rica? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Costa Rica.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.