These are the best beaches in Costa Rica in May, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.
May has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (88°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 41% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.2 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Playa Chiquita. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Chiquita with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (88°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 41% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.2 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Punta Uva. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Punta Uva with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (88°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 35% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 5.6cm (2.2inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 17.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Playa Matapalo. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Matapalo with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (88°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 35% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 5.6cm (2.2inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 17.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Drake Bay. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Drake Bay with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (88°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 35% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 5.6cm (2.2inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 17.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Playa Corcovado. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Corcovado with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 31°C (88°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 35% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 8.1cm (3.2inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 14 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Punta Leona. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Punta Leona with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (85°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 42% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.3 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 13.5cm (5.3inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Puerto Limon. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Puerto Limon with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Playa Prieta. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Prieta with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Playa Brasilito. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Brasilito with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Playa Conchal. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Conchal with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Playa Flamingo. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Flamingo with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 54% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Playa Grande. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Grande with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 53% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.7 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Playa Naranjo. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Naranjo with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 52% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.6 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Playa Hermosa. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Hermosa with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 52% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.6 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Playa Virador. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Virador with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 51% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Playa Sámara. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Sámara with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 51% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Playa Guiones. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Guiones with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 51% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Playa Garza. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Garza with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 51% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is a good time for sunbathing in Playa Coyote. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Coyote with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 28°C (83°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 33% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.1 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 8cm (3.1inches) making it a bit rainy but with mostly light showers although there are 23.4 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Ballena Bay. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Ballena Bay with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 34% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Playa Negra. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Negra with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 34% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Playa Blanca. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Blanca with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 33% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.1 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Playa Manzanillo. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Manzanillo with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 33% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.1 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 17.4cm (6.9inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.
It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Playa Santa Teresa. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (82°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Santa Teresa with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.6 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 31.8cm (12.5inches) making it rainy with frequent strong tropical showers. There are 19 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.
It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Playa Manuel Antonio. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Playa Manuel Antonio with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
