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El Gigante weather in May (Rivas Region, Nicaragua)

What's the typical weather in El Gigante for May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of May in El Gigante typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 31°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 26°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

El Gigante in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 190 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized El Gigante climate page with graphs.

 

El Gigante, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 175 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
WindspeedWindspeed 8 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 190 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Nicaragua in May

Find out more about the weather in Nicaragua and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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