SeasonMapOmetepe weather in May
Nicaragua
May in Ometepe: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 24 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Ometepe · #1013 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Ometepe climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 217 mm / 8.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ometepe in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ometepe's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherOmetepe's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
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What's on in Ometepe in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk24 rainy days and about 217 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ometepe — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Ometepe in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Ometepe?
- May in Ometepe: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 24 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Ometepe on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Ometepe in May?
- In May, Ometepe averages a daily high of 30.8°C and a low of 26.1°C, with about 217.2 mm of rain over roughly 23.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ometepe in May?
- Ometepe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in May.
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