May weather forecast
Nicaragua

May marks the commencement of the wet season in Nicaragua, bringing a notable increase in rainfall and a slight drop in temperatures. In the Pacific lowlands, where major cities like Managua and Leon are situated, average temperatures slightly decrease, ranging between 28°C (82.4°F) and 34°C (93.2°F). The northern highlands and central regions, including cities such as Matagalpa and Jinotega, witness temperatures between 20°C (68°F) to 26°C (78.8°F).

In terms of precipitation, May sees a significant increase compared to the previous months. The Pacific lowlands begin to experience more frequent showers, albeit not yet at their peak. The Caribbean side, where cities like Bluefields and Puerto Cabezas are located, records higher rainfall, typically around 200mm (7.87") to 300mm (11.81"), signaling the onset of the wet season.

Daylight hours in May remain largely consistent with April due to Nicaragua's proximity to the equator. Sunsets occur a bit later as the month progresses, but the overall daylight duration is relatively steady.

When compared to April, May sees a slight decrease in temperatures and a substantial increase in rainfall, marking the transition from the dry season to the wet season. Moving forward into June, while temperatures remain fairly stable, the rainfall continues to increase, with June being one of the wetter months of the year in Nicaragua.

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• Managua - May »
  January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Managua, Nicaragua. On the last day of the month, in Managua, sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:06 CST.
• León - May »
  January, February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in León, Nicaragua. January, February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in León, Nicaragua.
• Masaya - May »
  January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Masaya, Nicaragua. January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Masaya, Nicaragua.
• Matagalpa - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Matagalpa is May, when the rain falls for 25.9 days and typically aggregates up to 219mm (8.62") of precipitation. On the first day of May in Matagalpa, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 17:58.
• Chinandega - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Chinandega are January, February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Chinandega in May, during 24.3 rainfall days, 192mm (7.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Granada - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Granada, Nicaragua. In Granada, Nicaragua, in May, it is raining for 24.3 days, with typically 197mm (7.76") of accumulated precipitation.
• Esteli - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Esteli, Nicaragua, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 18:08 CST. On the last day of May, in Esteli sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 18:08 CST.
• Tipitapa - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Tipitapa sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 18:06 CST. In Tipitapa during May, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 208mm (8.19") of precipitation.
• Jinotega - May »
  In May, Jinotega's weather is distinguishable by a significant increase in rainfall, with an average of 232mm (9.13") making it the rainiest month of the year. January, May, June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Jinotega.
• Bluefields - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Bluefields, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 17:56 CST. In Bluefields, during the entire year, the rain falls for 225 days and collects up to 4320mm (170.08") of precipitation.
• Diriamba - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Diriamba, Nicaragua. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Diriamba, Nicaragua.
• Ciudad Sandino - May »
  In Ciudad Sandino during May, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 208mm (8.19") of precipitation. In Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua, during May, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 208mm (8.19") of precipitation.