Weather in Santa Elena in may 2024

The weather in Santa Elena in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through 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

Partly Cloudy

31%

Moderate rain at times

15%

Heavy rain

6%

Weather at 12pm
90°F

Partly Cloudy

33%

Moderate rain at times

22%

Heavy rain

8%

Weather at 6pm
83°F

Moderate rain at times

22%

Partly Cloudy

13%

Clear/Sunny

10%

Weather at 3am
79°F

Clear/Sunny

35%

Partly Cloudy

28%

Moderate rain at times

24%

Heavy rain

9%



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

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


The climate of Santa Elena in may is tolerable

The climate in may in Santa Elena is wet (with 15.7in of precipitation over 20 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.1in of rainfall over 6 days.

The climate quite comfortable in this city the month of may. Temperatures are up to 90°F. The minimum is 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Santa Elena is 85°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Santa Elena 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 plan to have 86°F or more for all the month.

On this month of may, day length in Santa Elena is generally 12:36. Sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset is at 17:54.

With proper weather, may is okay (but not good) to go in Santa Elena in Costa Rica.



Santa Elena: another month?

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

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

more information about Costa Rica's weather in may



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Santa Elena in may

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years 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%)
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 17:54
Length of day 12:36
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 Santa Elena in may 2023:

01-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
76°F to 94°F
02-05-2023
Light rain shower
77°F to 92°F
03-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
77°F to 92°F
04-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
77°F to 95°F
05-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
77°F to 97°F
06-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 101°F
07-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
76°F to 95°F
08-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
74°F to 103°F
09-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
74°F to 101°F
10-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
76°F to 103°F
11-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 97°F
12-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
77°F to 95°F
13-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
77°F to 92°F
14-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
77°F to 94°F
15-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
76°F to 95°F
16-05-2023
Cloudy
76°F to 94°F
17-05-2023
Light rain shower
79°F to 94°F
18-05-2023
Cloudy
79°F to 95°F
19-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
77°F to 95°F
20-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
77°F to 97°F
21-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
77°F to 99°F
22-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
76°F to 95°F
23-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
76°F to 90°F
24-05-2023
Light rain shower
77°F to 95°F
25-05-2023
Light rain shower
76°F to 92°F
26-05-2023
Moderate or heavy rain shower
77°F to 85°F
27-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
77°F to 90°F
28-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
77°F to 90°F
29-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
77°F to 94°F
30-05-2023
Moderate or heavy rain shower
77°F to 86°F
31-05-2023
Torrential rain shower
76°F to 85°F

Map: other cities in Costa Rica in may

Cities near Santa Elena:

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Volcán Arenal in maytolerable weather
Tilaran in maytolerable weather
La Fortuna in maytolerable weather
Miramar in maytolerable weather
Punta Morales in maybad weather
Canas in mayvery bad weather
Puntarenas in maytolerable weather
Esparza in maytolerable weather
Isla de Chira in mayvery bad weather
Quesada in mayvery bad weather
Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio in maytolerable 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 Santa Elena in may:

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


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