Monteverde · SpringMonth summary
Monteverde weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
79% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Monteverde in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Monteverde. March remains slightly better (+0.6 pts).
By trip type
Monteverde in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Acceptable period — 23°C but 79% rain risk. Plan alternatives Spring marks the start of the good season in Monteverde. Temperatures rise (23°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 79% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 15°C | 20°C | 60% | 3.9 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 15°C | 21°C | 49% | 2.2 | 11.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 15°C | 22°C | 45% | 1.7 | 11.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 16°C | 23°C | 57% | 2.4 | 11.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 17°C | 23°C | 79% | 9.0 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 17°C | 22°C | 93% | 10.5 | 8.0h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 17°C | 22°C | 88% | 7.8 | 8.1h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 17°C | 22°C | 85% | 8.3 | 8.6h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 17°C | 22°C | 90% | 9.9 | 8.5h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 17°C | 22°C | 94% | 16.3 | 7.9h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 16°C | 21°C | 85% | 10.7 | 7.9h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 16°C | 20°C | 69% | 4.9 | 10.0h | 6.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Monteverde averages 23°C, 79% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -34%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Monteverde in May
Is May a good time to visit Monteverde?
May is an acceptable time for Monteverde (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (7.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Monteverde in May?
Yes, 79% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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