Costa Rica year-round guide
North America · May
Best time to visit Costa Rica in May 🇨🇷
May in Costa Rica is great time to visit. a great time — solid weather and most experiences open, often with fewer crowds than the absolute peak.
Costa Rica year at a glance
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The absolute peak months for Costa Rica are January, February, March, April, December. May is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Costa Rica is like in May
Dec–Apr dry & sunny. May–Nov green season — afternoon rain, lower prices. Caribbean coast on its own schedule (driest Sep–Oct).
Insider tip
Green season has half the prices and a quarter the crowds — most days have only afternoon rain.