Volcán Arenal in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Volcán Arenal in may 2024
The weather in Volcán Arenal 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
74°F
Partly Cloudy
36% of time
26%
17%
11%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
46% of time
20%
18%
15%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Heavy rain
43% of time
25%
22%
10%
Weather at 3am
77°F
40%
27%
18%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Volcán Arenal in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Volcán Arenal in may.
The climate of Volcán Arenal in may is tolerable
the weather in Volcán Arenal in may is wet (with 12.6in of rainfall over 18 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.8in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate nice there may. Temperatures are up to 88°F. The seasonal minimum is 74°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Volcán Arenal is 81°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Volcán Arenal in may with a maximum record of 97°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 67°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 21 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 68 of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Volcán Arenal is generally 12:37. Sunrise is at 05:17 and sets at 17:54.
With a correct climate, may is okay (but not good) to go there.
Volcán Arenal: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Volcán Arenal 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 Volcán Arenal:
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 Volcán Arenal 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 | 81°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 97°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 67°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 21 day(s) (68%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 12.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 18 day(s) (57%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.4in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.07km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:17 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:54 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:37 | ||||
| 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 Volcán Arenal in may 2023:
74°F to 94°F
74°F to 88°F
72°F to 88°F
74°F to 94°F
74°F to 92°F
74°F to 94°F
74°F to 90°F
72°F to 94°F
74°F to 95°F
74°F to 97°F
74°F to 95°F
74°F to 92°F
76°F to 88°F
74°F to 94°F
74°F to 97°F
74°F to 99°F
76°F to 97°F
76°F to 95°F
74°F to 94°F
76°F to 103°F
74°F to 97°F
74°F to 97°F
74°F to 97°F
74°F to 99°F
76°F to 99°F
74°F to 99°F
76°F to 97°F
74°F to 99°F
74°F to 103°F
74°F to 90°F
72°F to 90°F
Map: other cities in Costa Rica in may
Cities near Volcán Arenal:
| La Fortuna in may | tolerable weather |
| Santa Elena in may | tolerable weather |
| Monteverde in may | tolerable weather |
| Tilaran in may | tolerable weather |
| Quesada in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio in may | tolerable weather |
| Miramar in may | tolerable weather |
| Canas in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Juan Castro Blanco in may | very bad weather |
| San Ramon in may | very bad weather |
| Punta Morales in may | bad weather |
| Esparza in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Volcán Arenal in may:
Weather data for Volcán Arenal for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Volcán Arenal. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Volcán Arenal 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 Volcán Arenal.