Monthly climate guide

León weather in May

With highs near 33°C (92°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), May feels very hot in León. Rainfall averages about 236 mm (very wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than April and 2°C warmer than June.

What stands out in May

May falls in León's wetter season, when heavy showers are common.
León is usually about 2°C warmer than San Juan del Sur, 170 km away, in May.
It's wetter than a typical month in León — roughly 77% more rain than average.
Even after dark it stays around 26°C, so sleeping can feel warm.

Avg high

33°C

92°F

Avg low

26°C

79°F

Rainfall

236 mm

very wet

Humidity

71%

relative

Sky

73%

cloud · often cloudy

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León weather by month

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Average monthly climate in León
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	34°C / 94°F	23°C / 73°F	1 mm	59%	32%
February	35°C / 96°F	24°C / 74°F	2 mm	55%	26%
March	36°C / 97°F	25°C / 76°F	4 mm	51%	23%
April	36°C / 98°F	26°C / 79°F	38 mm	55%	43%
May	33°C / 92°F	26°C / 79°F	236 mm	71%	73%
June	31°C / 88°F	25°C / 77°F	245 mm	80%	77%
July	33°C / 91°F	25°C / 76°F	98 mm	74%	70%
August	33°C / 91°F	25°C / 77°F	185 mm	74%	70%
September	31°C / 88°F	25°C / 77°F	302 mm	81%	75%
October	30°C / 85°F	24°C / 76°F	368 mm	84%	75%
November	31°C / 87°F	23°C / 74°F	104 mm	79%	51%
December	32°C / 90°F	22°C / 72°F	16 mm	71%	36%

What to pack for May

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
Water-resistant shoes

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Is May a good time to visit León?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Nicaragua cities in May

Managua

33° / 26°C · 234 mm

San Juan del Sur

31° / 27°C · 208 mm

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León in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit León?

It can be, if you like heat: May highs in León are around 33°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is León in May?

Average highs are about 33°C (92°F) and average lows about 26°C (79°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in León in May?

León typically gets around 236 mm of rain in May — very wet.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around León (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.