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Puerto Cabezas Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Puerto Cabezas has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Puerto Cabezas remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in May to a comfortable 28°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 24°C in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Puerto Cabezas is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2279 mm. The seasons in Puerto Cabezas, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 307 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 52 mm over 10 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Puerto Cabezas Precipitation page.

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

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 27°C in January to 29°C in June.

Water temperature over the year

Forecast for Puerto Cabezas

Tue   Jan 28
31°C | 23°C
NE 7 m/s
1.7 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Wed   Jan 29
31°C | 23°C
E 6 m/s
3.5 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Thu   Jan 30
30°C | 24°C
E 6 m/s
3.8 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Puerto Cabezas in Nicaragua

Puerto Cabezas has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 30°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Puerto Cabezas?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Puerto Cabezas?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Puerto Cabezas?
    October tops the wettest month list with 307 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Puerto Cabezas?
    March is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.

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