May Weather in Arenal

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Arenal, Honduras, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 25°C (78°F). Highs can soar to 36°C (96°F), while lows may dip to 17°C (64°F). Typically, the humidity level in Arenal throughout May hovers around 59%.

17°C (64°F)

Minimum temperature

25°C (78°F)

Average temperature

36°C (96°F)

Maximum temperature

59%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Arenal averages 126 mm (5.0 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 17 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 50 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 15 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 43% probability of sunny days during this period.

126 mm (5.0 inches)

Precipitation

17 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 15 minutes

Sunshine hours

43%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Arenal reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 2 5 8 12 14 14 12 9 5 3 1 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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