May weather forecast
Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°C (79°F) and 18.3°C (64.9°F).

Temperature

The shift into May finds Cuesta Colorada at an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.1°C (79°F), closely comparable to April's conditions. The average temperature during May nights is registered at a refreshing 18.3°C (64.9°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Cuesta Colorada is 84%.

Rainfall

In May, in Cuesta Colorada, the rain falls for 28.3 days. Throughout May, 352mm (13.86") of precipitation is accumulated. In Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 289.5 days and collects up to 2506mm (98.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Cuesta Colorada is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of May, in Cuesta Colorada, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 17:55 CST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Cuesta Colorada is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cuesta Colorada are January, February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Cuesta Colorada?
In Cuesta Colorada, in May, the average high-temperature is 26.1°C (79°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in April is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Cuesta Colorada?
In Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.
How many days does it rain in May in Cuesta Colorada?
In Cuesta Colorada, in May, it is raining for 28.3 days, with typically 352mm (13.86") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Cuesta Colorada have in May?
In Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica, the average day length in May is 12h and 35min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Cuesta Colorada?
On the first day of May in Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 17:55 CST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Cuesta Colorada?
The average sunshine duration in May in Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica, is 7.3h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cuesta Colorada?
January, February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Cuesta Colorada?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in May: 26.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (23.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in May: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in May: 4.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in May: 352mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (421mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (25mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in May: 28.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 4min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in May: 1.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in May: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in May
Cuesta Colorada, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and April (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (6km).

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