Puntarenas in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Puntarenas in may 2024
The weather in Puntarenas in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
79°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
31%
15%
6%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
33%
22%
8%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Heavy rain
54% of time
22%
13%
10%
Weather at 3am
79°F
35%
28%
24%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Puntarenas in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Puntarenas in may.
The climate of Puntarenas in may is tolerable
In may in Puntarenas, the climate is wet (with 15.7in of precipitation over 20 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.1in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is very warm in that area the month of may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 90°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Puntarenas is 85°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Puntarenas in the month of may with a maximum record of 97°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 72°F in 2009. You can hope to have about 28 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 90 of time.
In may in Puntarenas, the days on average last 12:35. The sun rises at 05:18 and sunset is at 17:53.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go in this city in Costa Rica.
Puntarenas: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Puntarenas forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in Costa Rica?
If you want to go to Costa Rica in may, there are destinations with better weather than Puntarenas:
In may, La Cruz, Tamarindo, Manzanillo, Parc international La Amistad, Playa Arenillas and Playa Flamingo (Guanacaste) have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Puntarenas in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 97°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 72°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 15.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (64%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 6.4in (2020) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.87km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 38% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:53 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:35 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Puntarenas in may 2023:
81°F to 92°F
79°F to 90°F
79°F to 90°F
81°F to 92°F
81°F to 94°F
81°F to 101°F
79°F to 94°F
77°F to 99°F
79°F to 99°F
79°F to 97°F
81°F to 92°F
81°F to 92°F
81°F to 92°F
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 95°F
81°F to 90°F
81°F to 92°F
81°F to 90°F
81°F to 92°F
81°F to 94°F
81°F to 97°F
81°F to 94°F
79°F to 90°F
81°F to 92°F
79°F to 95°F
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 90°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 92°F
81°F to 88°F
79°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Costa Rica in may
Cities near Puntarenas:
| Punta Morales in may | bad weather |
| Miramar in may | tolerable weather |
| Esparza in may | tolerable weather |
| Paquera in may | bad weather |
| Jicaral in may | bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Carara in may | bad weather |
| Monteverde in may | tolerable weather |
| Orotina in may | very bad weather |
| Desamparados in may | very bad weather |
| Santa Elena in may | tolerable weather |
| Isla de Chira in may | very bad weather |
| San Ramon in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Puntarenas in may:
Weather data for Puntarenas for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Puntarenas. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Puntarenas can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Puntarenas.