Managua Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Managua experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C (99°F) in April to a very warm 33°C (91°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 25°C (77°F) in April to 23°C (73°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Managua receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 960 mm (38 in) annually. The seasons in Managua bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 199 mm (7.8 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.4 mm (0.1 in) over 4 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Managua Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Managua, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 5.2 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Managua.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 82%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in June, September, October and November to 3 m/s (6 knots) in January, February, March and April. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)