Zancudo weather in May (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

What can you expect from the weather in Zancudo during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Zancudo generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Zancudo in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 456 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

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

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

 

Zancudo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 456 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

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.

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 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 in May.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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