Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Isla Zapatera, Nicaragua in May
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 171mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
171mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
63
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 171mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Isla Zapatera, Nicaragua with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May32°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May171mm average rain
May sits near Isla Zapatera's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.2 hours average sun
May sits close to Isla Zapatera's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May is one of Isla Zapatera's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaMay to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May63 weather score
May scores below Isla Zapatera's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
