When to go · Dominical

Dominical in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Aug and Sep–Oct for heavy rain; check road conditions in the wet season.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Low; Costa Rica overall
Prices: Low; Costa Rica overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Dominical

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Aug and Sep–Oct for heavy rain; check road conditions in the wet season.

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

DominicalHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 15 days

Costa Rica overall: Green season starts: sunny mornings, afternoon storms, lower prices.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dominical, side by side.

First month

Second month

May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Aug and Sep–Oct for heavy rain; check road conditions in the wet season.

January: Inside Dominical's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season); Sep–Oct is quieter and greener.

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