Puerto Viejo weather in May

Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
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May in Puerto Viejo: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 28 rainy days.

#7 of 12 months in Puerto Viejo · #744 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 68/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Puerto Viejo climate normals — May

Daytime high28°C / 82°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low23°C / 74°F
Rainfall372 mm / 14.7 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days28 days
Humidity85%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine8.3 h/day
Daylight12.6 h
Wind8 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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Puerto Viejo in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Puerto Viejo?
May in Puerto Viejo: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 28 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Puerto Viejo on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
What is the weather like in Puerto Viejo in May?
In May, Puerto Viejo averages a daily high of 27.9°C and a low of 23.2°C, with about 372.3 mm of rain over roughly 27.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Puerto Viejo in May?
Puerto Viejo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in May.

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