When to go · La Fortuna
La Fortuna in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally). Across Costa Rica: Green season starts: sunny mornings, afternoon storms, lower prices.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 16
- Crowds
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
- Prices
- Low
- Costa Rica overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally). 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:
- DecemberGreatInside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.
- JanuaryGreatInside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.
- FebruaryGreatInside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.
- MarchGreatInside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.
Weather in May
- La FortunaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 16 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 16 days
- Northern plains, Costa Rica · La Fortuna, Arenalfine
Rain any month; Arenal's cone is often in cloud — mornings are clearest.
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 La Fortuna, side by side.
Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
May: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
May: 16
Jan: 12 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Outside the best window (Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally). Across Costa Rica: Green season starts: sunny mornings, afternoon storms, lower prices.
January: Inside La Fortuna's best window: Feb–Apr (driest, best volcano views); Dec–Apr generally.
La Fortuna: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast