When to go · Playa Grande
Playa Grande in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, limited beach access).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, limited beach access).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
- JanuaryGreatInside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
- FebruaryGreatInside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
- MarchGreatInside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
Weather in May
- Playa GrandeHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Costa Rica overall
- Low
- Prices · Costa Rica overall
- Low
Costa Rica overall: Green season starts: sunny mornings, afternoon storms, lower prices.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Playa Grande, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
May: 9
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season, limited beach access).
January: Inside Playa Grande's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
Playa Grande: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen