Monteverde weather in May

Monteverde, Costa Rica
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May in Monteverde: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days.

#8 of 12 months in Monteverde · #690 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 72/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Monteverde climate normals — May

Daytime high25°C / 77°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low18°C / 65°F
Rainfall218 mm / 8.6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days23 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point17°C / 63°F
Sunshine8.4 h/day
Daylight12.6 h
Wind9 km/h / 5 mph
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Monteverde in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Monteverde?
May in Monteverde: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Monteverde on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
What is the weather like in Monteverde in May?
In May, Monteverde averages a daily high of 25.1°C and a low of 18.4°C, with about 217.9 mm of rain over roughly 22.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Monteverde in May?
Monteverde has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in May.

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