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Monteverde in May
Monteverde cools off: highs slip to 76°F (25°C), from 80°F in April, with lows of 60°F (16°C) and about 7.4 in (187 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 76°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 7.4 in (187 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 83%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What May feels like
Days are warm, averaging 76°F (25°C).
After dark, temperatures fall to about 60°F (16°C).
With 76% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Expect regular rain: about 7.4 in (187 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 83%.
Plan around May
May sits mid-table; the best months are December – April.
- Humidity season begins: 76% on average, up from 66% in April.
- Comfort slips from 88/100 in April to 60/100.
- Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 76°F
- Quick-dry fabrics76% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Monteverde in May
With 7.4 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Café Caburé
Chocolatier and cafe.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 7.4 in of rain.
Tree House Restaurant
Restaurant built around a fig tree.
Why now Easy to slot in when May's rain moves in.
Monteverde Cheese Factory
Dairy shop selling cheese and ice cream.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter May days.
Don Juan Coffee Tour
Coffee, chocolate and sugarcane farm tour.
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Higher, less-crowded cloud forest.
Nearby in May
- La Fortuna in May~16 mi · highs 87°F, 7.7 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Manuel Antonio in May~78 mi · highs 85°F, 10.9 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~381 m to Monteverde's ~1,373 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Monteverde in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Monteverde?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are December – April, at up to 93. Expect highs of 76°F (25°C) and 7.4 in (187 mm) of rain. Our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends Dec – Apr, so May is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Monteverde in May?
Average highs are 76°F (25°C) and average lows 60°F (16°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Monteverde in May?
Yes: about 7.4 in (187 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 56.8 in (1443 mm).
What should I pack for Monteverde in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 76°F), quick-dry fabrics (76% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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