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Weather in May in Rivas Region

Considering a trip to Rivas Region this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Rivas Region in May?

Rivas Region is a region in Nicaragua. May in Rivas Region generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in San Juan del Sur. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in El Gigante with an average of 175 mm to heavy rainfall in Balgue with 210 mm.

Average sunshine

The city San Juan del Sur usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For a closer look at May's conditions in Rivas Region, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Rivas Region's yearly weather, check out our Rivas Region climate page.

Where to go in Rivas Region in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Rivas Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Rivas Region?

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.

San Juan del Sur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
31°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
18 mm 
7 days 
31°C 
26°C 
190 hours 
176 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
26°C 
120 hours 
211 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Climate in San Juan del Sur

Moyogalpa

In May Moyogalpa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Moyogalpa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
31°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
33 mm 
7 days 
30°C 
26°C 
190 hours 
190 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
26°C 
120 hours 
258 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Climate in Moyogalpa

El Gigante

In May El Gigante 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.

El Gigante
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
31°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
15 mm 
7 days 
31°C 
26°C 
190 hours 
175 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
26°C 
120 hours 
211 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Climate in El Gigante

Mérida

In May Mérida generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mérida
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
45 mm 
7 days 
30°C 
26°C 
190 hours 
203 mm 
17 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
25°C 
120 hours 
280 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Climate in Mérida

Altagracia

In May Altagracia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Altagracia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
40 mm 
7 days 
30°C 
26°C 
190 hours 
195 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
120 hours 
266 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Climate in Altagracia

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rivas Region, in Nicaragua.

Is May the best time to visit Rivas Region?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in San Juan del Sur, May might be a good time to visit Rivas Region. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in San Juan del Sur. The weather in June, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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