Weather in San José in may 2024

The weather in San Jose in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

very bad weather UV index: 6

Weather at 6am
65°F

Partly Cloudy

22%

Heavy rain

17%

Fog

16%

Weather at 12pm
77°F

Heavy rain

29%

Partly Cloudy

14%

Clear/Sunny

10%

Weather at 6pm
70°F

Moderate rain at times

21%

Partly Cloudy

6%

Cloudy

3%

Weather at 3am
65°F

Fog

31%

Moderate rain at times

27%

Heavy rain

15%

Clear/Sunny

14%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in San José in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in San José in may.


The climate of San José in may is very bad

In may in San Jose, the climate is wet (with 31.3in of rainfall over 25 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 9.3in of precipitation over 10 days.

The climate quite enjoyable in this location this month. The high seasonal norm is 79°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 65°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in San Jose is 72°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in San Jose in the month of may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 54°F in 2021.

On average, in San Jose, the days of may last 12:34. The sun rises at 05:16 and sunset is at 17:50.



San José: another month?

If you can push the dates of your trip to San José 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 San José:

In may, La Cruz, Tamarindo, Manzanillo, Parc international La Amistad, Playa Arenillas and Playa Flamingo (Guanacaste) have good weather.

Finally, Puerto Limón, Puntarenas, Tortuguero, Boca San Carlos, La Fortuna and Liberia (Guanacaste) have a tolerable climate, but better than San José.

more information about Costa Rica's weather in may



Seasonal average climate and temperature of San José in may

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 72°F
Highest temperature 79°F
Lowest temperature 65°F
Highest record temperature 86°F
(2013)
Lowest record temperature 54°F
(2021)
Number of days at +86°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +65°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 8km/h
Wind temperature 65°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 31.3in
Number of days with rainfall 25 day(s)
(79%)
Record daily rainfall 5.9in
(2011)
Other climate data
Humidity 92%
Visibility 7.26km
Cloud cover 58%
UV index 6
Daily sunshine hours 10
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:16
Time of sunset 17:50
Length of day 12:34
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad


How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in San José in may 2023:

01-05-2023
Light rain shower
65°F to 81°F
02-05-2023
Light rain shower
65°F to 77°F
03-05-2023
Light rain shower
58°F to 77°F
04-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
63°F to 81°F
05-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
65°F to 83°F
06-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
63°F to 85°F
07-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
63°F to 81°F
08-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
58°F to 92°F
09-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
59°F to 88°F
10-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
58°F to 88°F
11-05-2023
Light rain shower
59°F to 81°F
12-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
59°F to 81°F
13-05-2023
Moderate or heavy rain shower
58°F to 79°F
14-05-2023
Light rain shower
58°F to 77°F
15-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
58°F to 86°F
16-05-2023
Light rain shower
59°F to 77°F
17-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
59°F to 83°F
18-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 85°F
19-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 83°F
20-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
58°F to 86°F
21-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 86°F
22-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
63°F to 85°F
23-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
59°F to 81°F
24-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
61°F to 85°F
25-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 85°F
26-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 81°F
27-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
59°F to 83°F
28-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 77°F
29-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 83°F
30-05-2023
Light rain shower
59°F to 77°F
31-05-2023
Light rain shower
59°F to 76°F

Map: other cities in Costa Rica in may

Cities near San José:

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Cartago in mayvery bad weather
Tejar in mayvery bad weather
Paraiso in mayvery bad weather
Volcán Irazu in mayvery bad weather
Atenas in mayvery bad weather
Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo in mayvery bad weather
Volcán Poás in mayvery bad weather
Naranjo in mayvery bad weather
Parque Nacional Tapantí in mayvery bad weather
Costa Rica in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for San José in may:

Weather data for San José for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in San José. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in San José 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 San José.


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