Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Nicaragua this May.
Nicaragua, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 29°C (84°F) in Big Corn Island to 35°C (95°F) in Managua. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Managua and 26°C (79°F) in Big Corn Island.
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Average daytime highs in Nicaragua during May reach about 35°C (95°F) in Managua.
Average overnight lows in Nicaragua during May sit near 25°C (77°F) in Managua.
Managua tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 25°C (77°F).
Our database indicates that in May, Big Corn Island is the city with the coolest temperatures in Nicaragua. You can expect daytime highs of 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows close to 26°C (79°F).
Managua usually sees around 231 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
The water temperature averages approximately 28°C (82°F) in Puerto Cabezas this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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