When to go · San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable)). Across Nicaragua: First rains; still hot; quiet and cheap.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Nicaragua overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nicaragua overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable)). Across Nicaragua: First rains; still hot; quiet and cheap.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside San Juan del Sur's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable).
- DecemberGreatInside San Juan del Sur's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable).
- JanuaryGreatInside San Juan del Sur's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable).
- FebruaryGreatInside San Juan del Sur's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable).
Weather in May
- San Juan del SurHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 8 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 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 Sur, side by side.
Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
May: 8
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable)). Across Nicaragua: First rains; still hot; quiet and cheap.
January: Inside San Juan del Sur's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable).
San Juan del Sur: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen