Santa Elena weather in May (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

How is the weather in Santa Elena in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Santa Elena generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 21°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Santa Elena in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 269 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 203 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Elena. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Elena, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 269 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (38 KM, 24 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Santa Elena in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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