Golfito Weather in May

What's the weather like in Golfito (Puntarenas) in May 2024?

The climate in Golfito during May can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

May is in the spring in Golfito and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

Golfito weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.8°C 87.4°F
Nightly temperature 24.2°C 75.6°F
Average temperature 27.5°C 81.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 382 mm 15 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 29.1°C 84.4°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Golfito with around 382mm 15 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Golfito

Golfito average temperature in May

May rainfall

Golfito average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Golfito average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Golfito in May 2024.

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Golfito weather stats

Golfito weather statistics
Hottest month: April 31.4°C 88.5°F
Driest month: February 88mm 3.5ins
Sunniest month: February 7.2hrs
Coldest month: November 28.7°C 83.7°F
Wettest month: October 581mm 22.9ins
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