Nicoya in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nicoya in may 2025
The weather in Nicoya 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
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
28%
24%
15%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
26%
23%
22%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Heavy rain
65% of time
19%
9%
6%
Weather at 3am
79°F
33%
28%
25%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nicoya in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nicoya in may.
The climate of Nicoya in may is very bad
the weather in Nicoya in may is wet (with 21.7in of rainfall 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 in that locality in may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 90°F. The minimum is 77°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Nicoya is 83°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Nicoya in 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 across the month.
In may in Nicoya, the days on average last 12:35. Sunrise is at 05:21 and sets at 17:56.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go there in Costa Rica.
Nicoya: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Nicoya 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 Nicoya:
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 Nicoya.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nicoya in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set 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 | 17:56 | ||||
| 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 Nicoya in may 2024:
81°F to 90°F
81°F to 86°F
81°F to 88°F
81°F to 86°F
81°F to 86°F
81°F to 88°F
83°F to 88°F
81°F to 86°F
81°F to 90°F
81°F to 86°F
81°F to 88°F
81°F to 90°F
81°F to 86°F
81°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 88°F
81°F to 88°F
81°F to 88°F
79°F to 86°F
83°F to 86°F
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 86°F
81°F to 88°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Costa Rica in may
Cities near Nicoya:
| Parque Nacional Barra Honda in may | very bad weather |
| Hojancha in may | very bad weather |
| Santa Cruz in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Palo Verde in may | very bad weather |
| Sámara in may | tolerable weather |
| Belen in may | good weather |
| Isla de Chira in may | very bad weather |
| Jicaral in may | bad weather |
| Tamarindo in may | good weather |
| Playa Caletas in may | tolerable weather |
| Playa Flamingo (Guanacaste) in may | good weather |
| Canas in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Nicoya
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Weather data for Nicoya in may:
Weather data for Nicoya for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nicoya. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nicoya 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 Nicoya.