Nicaragua weather in May
Planning a getaway to Nicaragua this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Nicaragua in May?
May in Nicaragua generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Big Corn Island at 29°C to very warm in Managua at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Managua and 26°C in Big Corn Island. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Managua with an average of 150 mm to heavy rainfall in Bluefields with 257 mm. Meanwhile, Managua enjoys approximately 231 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nicaragua in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Nicaragua climate page.
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Average weather in Managua
In May Managua generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Granada
In May Granada generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in San Juan del Sur
In May San Juan del Sur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in León
In May León generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Estelí
In May Estelí generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Nicaragua?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Nicaragua due to the typically poor weather in Managua.
On average, the best time to visit Nicaragua is in December with generally perfect weather in Managua. The weather in May, June, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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