South Caribbean Region Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua in May.

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Big Corn Island

Planning a trip to South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in South Caribbean Region in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Big Corn Island.

For a closer look at conditions across South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 198 mm (7.8 in) in Big Corn Island.

Explore South Caribbean Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Caribbean Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Big Corn Island)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Caribbean Region in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Caribbean Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in South Caribbean Region

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua?

Big Corn Island

In May Big Corn Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
331 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
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South Caribbean Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua in May?

South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Big Corn Island average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua in May?

Daytime temperatures in Big Corn Island peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in May, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua peaks during May. Big Corn Island averages roughly 198 mm (7.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit South Caribbean Region, Nicaragua with overall tolerable weather in Big Corn Island. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, February, March and April provide perfect weather in Big Corn Island. The weather in June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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