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San Gerardo de Dota weather in May (San José, Costa Rica)

Thinking of visiting San Gerardo de Dota in May? Check the weather first! This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

May in San Gerardo de Dota generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Precipitation

San Gerardo de Dota in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 525 mm for the month. This month experiences about 20 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 190 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit San Gerardo de Dota. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Gerardo de Dota climate page with graphs.

 

San Gerardo de Dota, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 68%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 525 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 190 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Quepos, Costa Rica (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in May

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to San Gerardo de Dota, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

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