May weather forecastCot, Costa Rica

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Cot, Costa Rica, with an average temperature varying between 23.7°C (74.7°F) and 16.9°C (62.4°F).

Temperature

Cot's shift into May sets the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 23.7°C (74.7°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from April's 25.3°C (77.5°F). Cot's nights in May experience an average temperature drop to a comfortable 16.9°C (62.4°F).

Humidity

In Cot, the average relative humidity in May is 86%.

Rainfall

In Cot, during May, the rain falls for 29.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 367mm (14.45") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 305 rainfall days, and 2534mm (99.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Cot is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 17:53 CST.

Sunshine

In Cot, the average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Cot. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Cot. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Cot, Costa Rica, during May are 23.7°C (74.7°F) and 16.9°C (62.4°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in May in Cot, Costa Rica, is 86%.

In Cot, Costa Rica, during May, the rain falls for 29.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 367mm (14.45") of precipitation.

The average day length in May in Cot, Costa Rica, is 12h and 35min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, in Cot, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 17:53 CST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Cot is 7.3h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The months with the lowest UV index in Cot are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Cot, Costa Rica, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

25.3°C

23.7°C

23°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.2km/h

4.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

5.6

1.2

0.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Cot, Costa Rica

Average high temperature in May: 23.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (22.2°C).

Average low temperature in May: 16.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (16.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Cot, Costa Rica

Average pressure in May: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Cot, Costa Rica

Average wind speed in May: 4.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Cot, Costa Rica

Average humidity in May: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Cot, Costa Rica

Average rainfall in May: 367mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (444mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Cot, Costa Rica

Average rainfall days in May: 29.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.9 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cot, Costa Rica

Average daylight in May: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cot, Costa Rica

Average sunshine days in May: 1.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (10.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Cot, Costa Rica

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).