Santa Teresa weather in May (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)
How does the May weather in Santa Teresa compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.
Temperatures
In May, the weather in Santa Teresa generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 29°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 26°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
Precipitation
Santa Teresa in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 323 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 203 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Teresa. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Teresa climate page with graphs.
Santa Teresa, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
26°C
Max Temperature
29°C
Chance of Rain
57%
Precipitation
323 mm
Rainy days
17 days
Sunshine
203 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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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.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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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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