Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Leon, Nicaragua in May
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 173mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
173mm
Sun
8h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
63
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 173mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h 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.
Map
Weather map
Compare Leon, Nicaragua with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May33°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
May173mm average rain
May sits near Leon'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 hours average sun
May is brighter than Leon's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaApril to November
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 Leon'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.
