Granada in May

Rains begin; hot and humid.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatDry; celebrations around 7–8 December.
• JanuaryGreatDry and warm.
• FebruaryGreatDry and hot.

• GranadaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 13 days
• Pacific lowlands, Nicaragua · Granada, León, Managua, Ometepe, San Juan del Surhot

  Dry and breezy December–April; León is one of the hottest cities in the region in April (36 °C (97 °F)+). A drier spell (canícula) often breaks the rains in July–August.Dry and breezy December–April; León is one of the hottest cities in the region in April (97 °F (36 °C)+). A drier spell (canícula) often breaks the rains in July–August.

Crowds · Nicaragua overall

Low

Prices · Nicaragua overall

Low

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

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Granada, side by side.

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

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