Climate Comparison

Sal Island vs Tamarindo in May

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Sal Island versus Tamarindo weather metrics for May
Climate MetricSal IslandCape VerdeBestTamarindoCosta Rica
VerdictExcellentSome trade-offs
Avg high temp72°F90°F
How it feelsSlightly humidVery humid
Rain days023
Sunshine12.2h9.5h
Sea temp73°F84°F

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

60°70°80°90°100°JFMAMJJASOND72°90°
  • Sal Island
  • Tamarindo

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72°90°
  • Sal Island
  • Tamarindo

Precipitation (in)

0.05.01015JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0.09.6
  • Sal Island
  • Tamarindo

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12.29.5
  • Sal Island
  • Tamarindo

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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  • Tamarindo

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