Santa Elena in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Santa Elena in may 2025
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
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
31%
15%
6%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
33%
22%
8%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Heavy rain
54% of time
22%
13%
10%
Weather at 3am
79°F
35%
28%
24%
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.
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 2024:
77°F to 94°F
77°F to 92°F
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 92°F
79°F to 92°F
77°F to 92°F
79°F to 94°F
77°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 90°F
79°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 90°F
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 90°F
77°F to 90°F
76°F to 88°F
76°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
Map: other cities in Costa Rica in may
Cities near Santa Elena:
| Monteverde in may | tolerable weather |
| Volcán Arenal in may | tolerable weather |
| Tilaran in may | tolerable weather |
| La Fortuna in may | tolerable weather |
| Miramar in may | tolerable weather |
| Punta Morales in may | bad weather |
| Canas in may | very bad weather |
| Puntarenas in may | tolerable weather |
| Esparza in may | tolerable weather |
| Isla de Chira in may | very bad weather |
| Quesada in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio in may | tolerable weather |
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.