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Poneloya in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
35°C (95°F) / 27°C (81°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
Nicaragua overall
Prices
Low
Nicaragua overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Poneloya

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • PoneloyaHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 5 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 Poneloya, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 35 °C (95 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 27 °C (81 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 5 (better)

    Jan: 6

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).

January: Inside Poneloya's best window: Nov–Apr.

Poneloya: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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