Arenal Weather in May

What's the weather like in Arenal (BolĂ­var) in May 2024?

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

May is in the spring in Arenal and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

Arenal weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33°C 91.3°F
Nightly temperature 23.7°C 74.6°F
Average temperature 28.3°C 82.9°F
Daily sunshine 6 hrs
Avg rainfall 283 mm 11.1 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 28.5°C 83.3°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Arenal with around 283mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Arenal

Arenal average temperature in May

May rainfall

Arenal average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Arenal 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 Arenal in May 2024.

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Arenal weather stats

Arenal weather statistics
Hottest month: March 33.8°C 92.8°F
Driest month: January 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: January 7.3hrs
Coldest month: October 31.7°C 89.1°F
Wettest month: October 465mm 18.3ins
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