Santa Cruz weather in May (Costa Rica)

Thinking of visiting Santa Cruz in May? Check the weather first! Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Santa Cruz generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 34°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 25°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 254 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 204 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Santa Cruz.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Cruz. December typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 254 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Liberia, Costa Rica (43 KM, 27 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.

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