May weather forecast
Monteverde, Costa Rica

May signals the actual onset of the wet season in Monteverde. The most notable increase is in the rainfall, jumping significantly to 255mm (10.04") over 19 days. The city continues to be bathed in an average of 7 sunshine hours, although heavier rainfall is beginning to be more apparent. In spite of the showers, the tropical paradise remains ever welcoming, with its lush flora pulsing vibrantly under the occasional sunlight. The move towards June signifies a further intensification of the wet season.

Temperature

The beginning of May in Monteverde reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 27°C (80.6°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Monteverde, in May, observes a steady average low-temperature of 19°C (66.2°F).

Rainfall

In Monteverde, in May, it is raining for 19 days, with typically 255mm (10.04") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Monteverde, there are 202 rainfall days, and 2787mm (109.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of May in Monteverde, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 17:57 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7h.

UV index

February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 12 during May morphs into the following directions:
Utilize all necessary safety measures, unprotected skin could suffer burns instantly. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.