When to go · Turrialba

Turrialba in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry, good river flow)). Across Costa Rica: Green season starts: sunny mornings, afternoon storms, lower prices.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Costa Rica overall
Prices: Low; Costa Rica overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedCosta Rica month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry, good river flow)). Across Costa Rica: Green season starts: sunny mornings, afternoon storms, lower prices.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

TurrialbaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °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 Turrialba, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °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: Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry, good river flow)). Across Costa Rica: Green season starts: sunny mornings, afternoon storms, lower prices.

January: Inside Turrialba's best window: Dec–Apr (dry, good river flow).

Turrialba: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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