San José in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in San José in may 2025
The weather in San Jose in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on 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
65°F
Moderate rain at times
28% of time
22%
17%
16%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Moderate rain at times
47% of time
29%
14%
10%
Weather at 6pm
70°F
Heavy rain
69% of time
21%
6%
3%
Weather at 3am
65°F
31%
27%
15%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in San José in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in San José in may.
The climate of San José in may is very bad
In may in San Jose, the climate is wet (with 31.3in of rainfall over 25 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 9.3in of precipitation over 10 days.
The climate quite enjoyable in this location this month. The high seasonal norm is 79°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 65°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in San Jose is 72°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in San Jose in the month of may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 54°F in 2021.
On average, in San Jose, the days of may last 12:34. The sun rises at 05:16 and sunset is at 17:50.
San José: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to San José 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 San José:
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 San José.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of San José in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 54°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 8km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 31.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 25 day(s) (79%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.9in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.26km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:16 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:50 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:34 | ||||
| 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 San José in may 2024:
59°F to 85°F
63°F to 83°F
58°F to 85°F
65°F to 83°F
65°F to 83°F
61°F to 83°F
65°F to 85°F
61°F to 77°F
59°F to 77°F
59°F to 79°F
59°F to 83°F
59°F to 77°F
59°F to 77°F
61°F to 79°F
59°F to 77°F
59°F to 76°F
67°F to 76°F
59°F to 81°F
63°F to 77°F
59°F to 77°F
59°F to 83°F
67°F to 83°F
59°F to 83°F
58°F to 83°F
63°F to 83°F
59°F to 79°F
59°F to 77°F
59°F to 81°F
65°F to 76°F
59°F to 74°F
59°F to 74°F
Map: other cities in Costa Rica in may
Cities near San José:
| Escazu in may | very bad weather |
| Heredia in may | very bad weather |
| Alajuela in may | very bad weather |
| Cartago in may | very bad weather |
| Tejar in may | very bad weather |
| Paraiso in may | very bad weather |
| Volcán Irazu in may | very bad weather |
| Atenas in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo in may | very bad weather |
| Volcán Poás in may | very bad weather |
| Naranjo in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Tapantí in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
San José
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Weather data for San José in may:
Weather data for San José for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in San José. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in San José 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 San José.