San José weather in May (San José, Costa Rica)
What can you expect from the weather in San José during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In May, San José generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.
San José in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 403 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.
The city usually sees around 183 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit San José. January, February and March generally stand out with 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 José climate page with graphs.
San José, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
17°C
Max Temperature
25°C
Chance of Rain
64%
Precipitation
403 mm
Rainy days
19 days
Humidity
77%
Sunshine
183 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Costa Rica in May
Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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So, what should you wear in San José in May?
For visitors traveling to San José, 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 in May.
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