May Rainfall and Precipitation in Nicaragua
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Nicaragua in May.
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Best Places to Visit in Nicaragua in May
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Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions and islands in Nicaragua
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Popular cities in Nicaragua
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- Altagracia
- Balgue
- Big Corn Island
- Bleufields
- Bluefields
- Catarina
- Chinandega
- Diriamba
- Dolores
- El Castillo de La Concepción
- El Gigante
- Estelí
- Granada
- Isletas de Granada
- Jinotega
- Jinotepe
- Juigalpa
- La Laguna
- Las Peñitas
- León
- Little Corn Island
- Los Ángeles
- Managua
- Managua
- Masachapa
- Masaya
- Matagalpa
- Montelimar
- Moyogalpa
- Mérida
- Ocotal
- Pochomil
- Poneloya
- Popoyo
- Puerto Cabezas
- San Carlos
- San Jorge
- San José del Sur
- San Juan del Sur
- San Marcos
- San Ramón
- Santa Cruz
- Ticuantepe
- Tola
Nicaragua precipitation in May: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Nicaragua receive in May?
Managua experiences fluctuating weather conditions in May, often marked by frequent rainfall that averages around 189 mm (7.4 in).
How many days does it rain in Nicaragua in May?
Expect around 17 days rainy days in Managua during May.
Is May part of the rainy season in Nicaragua?
May is generally a drier month for Nicaragua, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in May in Nicaragua?
In our database, Bluefields stands out as having an average rainfall level of 257 mm (10 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in May in Nicaragua?
Managua is the driest city we have data for in Nicaragua in May, with monthly rainfall close to 150 mm (5.9 in).
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