Nicaragua · SpringMonth summary
Nicaragua weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 91°F
🌧 Rainy days
67% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Nicaragua in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.0/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Nicaragua in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Nicaragua. Temperatures rise (33°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 67% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 72°F | 90°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 72°F | 90°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.6h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ March | 73°F | 93°F | 8% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ April | 75°F | 93°F | 19% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 75°F | 91°F | 67% | 0.3in | 11.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 75°F | 86°F | 86% | 0.3in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 75°F | 88°F | 68% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 75°F | 88°F | 79% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 75°F | 86°F | 88% | 0.3in | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 73°F | 86°F | 88% | 0.5in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 73°F | 86°F | 57% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 73°F | 88°F | 28% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Nicaragua averages 91°F, 67% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -57%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Nicaragua in May
Is May a good time to visit Nicaragua?
May is an acceptable time for Nicaragua (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Nicaragua in May?
Yes, 67% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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