Warm
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Nicaragua in May
Weather score61Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 184mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
184mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
61
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 184mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare 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 monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May184mm average rain
May sits near Nicaragua's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.4 hours average sun
May is brighter than Nicaragua's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May23°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 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May61 weather score
May scores below Nicaragua'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.
