When to go · Playas del Coco
Playas del Coco in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (rainy season, especially Sep–Oct).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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–Nov (rainy season, especially Sep–Oct).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- Playas del CocoHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °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 Playas del Coco, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
May: 9
Jan: 2 (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–Nov (rainy season, especially Sep–Oct).
January: Inside Playas del Coco's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).
Playas del Coco: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen