Alajuela in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Alajuela in may 2025
The weather in Alajuela 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 by using 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
67°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
25%
25%
13%
Weather at 12pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
44% of time
29%
15%
13%
Weather at 6pm
72°F
Heavy rain
71% of time
18%
6%
3%
Weather at 3am
67°F
27%
25%
21%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Alajuela in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Alajuela in may.
The climate of Alajuela in may is very bad
In may in Alajuela, the climate is wet (with 29.5in of rainfall over 25 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 9in of precipitation over 11 days.
The climate quite pleasant in this city the month of may. Temperatures are up to 81°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 67°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Alajuela is 74°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Alajuela in the month of may with a maximum record of 90°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 59°F in 2011. You can plan to have about 3 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 10 of the month.
Day length in Alajuela in may is 12:35. Sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset is at 17:51.
Alajuela: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Alajuela 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 Alajuela:
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 Alajuela.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Alajuela in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 59°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 8km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 29.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 25 day(s) (79%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.3in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.59km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:16 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:51 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:35 | ||||
| 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 Alajuela in may 2024:
63°F to 88°F
59°F to 86°F
67°F to 86°F
61°F to 85°F
67°F to 86°F
67°F to 86°F
63°F to 88°F
63°F to 79°F
68°F to 79°F
67°F to 81°F
68°F to 83°F
68°F to 81°F
63°F to 79°F
65°F to 83°F
63°F to 79°F
65°F to 77°F
67°F to 77°F
65°F to 86°F
61°F to 79°F
63°F to 81°F
63°F to 85°F
61°F to 85°F
63°F to 86°F
65°F to 85°F
59°F to 85°F
61°F to 81°F
61°F to 81°F
65°F to 85°F
68°F to 77°F
68°F to 76°F
68°F to 74°F
Map: other cities in Costa Rica in may
Cities near Alajuela:
| Heredia in may | very bad weather |
| Escazu in may | very bad weather |
| San José in may | very bad weather |
| Atenas in may | very bad weather |
| Volcán Poás in may | very bad weather |
| Naranjo in may | very bad weather |
| San Ramon in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo in may | very bad weather |
| Tejar in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Juan Castro Blanco in may | very bad weather |
| Desamparados in may | very bad weather |
| Orotina in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Alajuela
perfect weather
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Weather data for Alajuela in may:
Weather data for Alajuela for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Alajuela. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Alajuela 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 Alajuela.