When to go · Playa Hermosa, Osa
Playa Hermosa, Osa in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy, roads can be slippery).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy, roads can be slippery).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Playa Hermosa, Osa's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, lower rain, good surf).
- JanuaryGreatInside Playa Hermosa, Osa's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, lower rain, good surf).
- FebruaryGreatInside Playa Hermosa, Osa's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, lower rain, good surf).
- MarchGreatInside Playa Hermosa, Osa's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, lower rain, good surf).
Weather in May
- Playa Hermosa, OsaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 12 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 Hermosa, Osa, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
May: 12
Jan: 4 (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, roads can be slippery).
January: Inside Playa Hermosa, Osa's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, lower rain, good surf).
Playa Hermosa, Osa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast