Climate Comparison

Sal Island vs Tamarindo in May

How the climate for Sal Island and Tamarindo typically compares in May.

Sal Island versus Tamarindo weather metrics for May
Climate MetricSal IslandCape VerdeBestTamarindoCosta Rica
Overall score97/10064/100
Avg high temp72°F90°F
How it feelsSlightly humidVery humid
Rain days023
Sunshine12.2h9.5h
Sea temp73°F84°F

Annual Comparison

  • Sal Island
  • Tamarindo

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72°90°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72°90°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.05.01015JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0.09.6

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12.29.5

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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