Volcán Poás in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Volcán Poás in may 2025
The weather in Volcán Poás in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole 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
70°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
33%
19%
9%
Weather at 12pm
83°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
30%
20%
19%
Weather at 6pm
74°F
Heavy rain
68% of time
17%
8%
6%
Weather at 3am
68°F
24%
24%
23%
20%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Volcán Poás in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Volcán Poás in may.
The climate of Volcán Poás in may is very bad
the weather in Volcán Poás in may is wet (with 24.6in of rainfall over 24 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 7.4in of rainfall over 10 days.
The climate quite nice there may. The high seasonal norm is 83°F. The seasonal minimum is 70°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Volcán Poás is 76°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Volcán Poás in the month of may with a maximum record of 94°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 63°F in 2009. You can plan to have about 6 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 19 of the month.
In may in Volcán Poás, the days on average last 12:35. Sunrise is at 05:16 and sets at 17:51.
Volcán Poás: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Volcán Poás 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 Poás:
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 Volcán Poás.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Volcán Poás in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 94°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 63°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 8km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 24.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 24 day(s) (76%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.5in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.02km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| 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 Volcán Poás 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 Volcán Poás:
| Parque Nacional Juan Castro Blanco in may | very bad weather |
| Naranjo in may | very bad weather |
| Alajuela in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo in may | very bad weather |
| Heredia in may | very bad weather |
| Quesada in may | very bad weather |
| San Ramon in may | very bad weather |
| Atenas in may | very bad weather |
| Escazu in may | very bad weather |
| San José 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.
Volcán Poás
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Weather data for Volcán Poás in may:
Weather data for Volcán Poás for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Volcán Poás. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Volcán Poás 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 Poás.