San Ignacio weather in May (San José, Costa Rica)

What weather conditions can you expect in San Ignacio this May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in San Ignacio typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Precipitation

San Ignacio in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 546 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit San Ignacio. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

San Ignacio, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 546 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Santamaria, Costa Rica (6 KM, 3 Miles).

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

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