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When to go · San Juan del Norte

San Juan del Norte in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr). Across Nicaragua: First rains; still hot; quiet and cheap.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Low
Nicaragua overall
Prices
Low
Nicaragua overall

Verdict

MixedNicaragua month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Apr). Across Nicaragua: First rains; still hot; quiet and cheap.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • San Juan del NorteHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nicaragua overall
Low
Prices · Nicaragua overall
Low

Nicaragua overall: First rains; still hot; quiet and cheap.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Juan del Norte, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 12

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr). Across Nicaragua: First rains; still hot; quiet and cheap.

January: Inside San Juan del Norte's best window: Nov–Apr.

San Juan del Norte: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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