Weather in Santa Cruz in may 2024

The weather in Santa Cruz in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

very bad weather UV index: 7

Weather at 6am
77°F

Partly Cloudy

28%

Moderate rain at times

24%

Heavy rain

15%

Weather at 12pm
90°F

Partly Cloudy

26%

Clear/Sunny

23%

Heavy rain

22%

Weather at 6pm
83°F

Moderate rain at times

19%

Partly Cloudy

9%

Clear/Sunny

6%

Weather at 3am
79°F

Clear/Sunny

33%

Partly Cloudy

28%

Moderate rain at times

25%

Heavy rain

12%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Santa Cruz in may

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


The climate of Santa Cruz in may is very bad

The climate in may in Santa Cruz is wet (with 21.7in of precipitation over 23 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 5.9in of precipitation over 8 days.

The climate is very warm there in may. Temperatures are up to 90°F. The seasonal minimum is 77°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Santa Cruz is 83°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Santa Cruz in the month of may with a maximum record of 97°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 72°F in 2010. You can expect to have 86°F or more for all the month.

On this month of may, day length in Santa Cruz is generally 12:36. The sun rises at 05:21 and sets at 17:57.

With proper weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in Santa Cruz.



Santa Cruz: another month?

If you can push the dates of your trip to Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz:

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 Santa Cruz.

more information about Costa Rica's weather in may



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Santa Cruz in may

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 83°F
Highest temperature 90°F
Lowest temperature 77°F
Highest record temperature 97°F
(2013)
Lowest record temperature 72°F
(2010)
Number of days at +86°F 26 day(s)
(84%)
Number of days at +65°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 12km/h
Wind temperature 77°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 21.7in
Number of days with rainfall 23 day(s)
(74%)
Record daily rainfall 4.3in
(2020)
Other climate data
Humidity 85%
Visibility 8.57km
Cloud cover 41%
UV index 7
Daily sunshine hours 11
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:21
Time of sunset 17:57
Length of day 12:36
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 Santa Cruz in may 2023:

01-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
83°F to 90°F
02-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
81°F to 88°F
03-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
81°F to 88°F
04-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
81°F to 90°F
05-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
81°F to 92°F
06-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
81°F to 94°F
07-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
81°F to 92°F
08-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 92°F
09-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 92°F
10-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
81°F to 92°F
11-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
83°F to 92°F
12-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
81°F to 90°F
13-05-2023
Light rain shower
81°F to 90°F
14-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 88°F
15-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
81°F to 90°F
16-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 88°F
17-05-2023
Cloudy
81°F to 90°F
18-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
81°F to 90°F
19-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
83°F to 90°F
20-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
83°F to 92°F
21-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
81°F to 92°F
22-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
81°F to 88°F
23-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 86°F
24-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 88°F
25-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
79°F to 90°F
26-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 85°F
27-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
79°F to 86°F
28-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 86°F
29-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 90°F
30-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
81°F to 88°F
31-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 85°F

Map: other cities in Costa Rica in may

Cities near Santa Cruz:

Belen in maygood weather
Nicoya in mayvery bad weather
Parque Nacional Barra Honda in mayvery bad weather
Tamarindo in maygood weather
Playa Flamingo (Guanacaste) in maygood weather
Hojancha in mayvery bad weather
Parque Nacional Palo Verde in mayvery bad weather
Playa Hermosa in maygood weather
Playa Arenillas in maygood weather
Sámara in maytolerable weather
Liberia (Guanacaste) in maytolerable weather
Isla de Chira 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.

Legend: Santa Cruz perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


Weather data for Santa Cruz in may:

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


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