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Santa Cruz weather in May (Nicaragua)

What can you expect from the weather in Santa Cruz during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Santa Cruz generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 26°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Santa Cruz in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 208 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Cruz. January, February and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 208 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 190 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Nicaragua in May

Find out more about the weather in Nicaragua in May and which places have the best weather 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 Santa Cruz in May?

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 in May.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Nicaragua? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Nicaragua. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.