León weather in May

León, Nicaragua
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May in León: hot, soaked, with very humid — a gamble, with 21 rainy days.

#10 of 12 months in León · #861 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 55/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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León climate normals — May

Daytime high32°C / 89°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low26°C / 78°F
Rainfall289 mm / 11.4 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days21 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine10.3 h/day
Daylight12.7 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)58🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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León in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit León?
May in León: hot, soaked, with very humid — a gamble, with 21 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for León on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
What is the weather like in León in May?
In May, León averages a daily high of 31.8°C and a low of 25.5°C, with about 288.7 mm of rain over roughly 21.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in León in May?
León has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in May.

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