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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Catarina.
Catarina, Masaya Region, Nicaragua, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 32°C (90°F), peaking in April at 34°C (93°F) and dipping in October to 31°C (88°F).
With around 1374 mm (54 in) of annual rainfall, Catarina has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has distinct dry (December to April) and wet (August to October) seasons. The wettest month is October. March is the sunniest month, averaging 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, Catarina experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C (93°F) in April. In October, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 31°C (88°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in April to 22°C (72°F) in October.
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Catarina has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1374 mm (54 in) of rainfall per year. Catarina can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 260 mm (10 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 5 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Catarina Precipitation page.
Catarina can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 9.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Catarina.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 82%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Catarina. In contrast, April, May, June, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Catarina has distinct dry (December to April) and wet (August to October) seasons.
Daytime highs range from 31°C (88°F) in October to 34°C (93°F) in April. Nighttime lows range from 22°C (72°F) to 24°C (75°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 1374 mm (54 in). October is the wettest month with 260 mm (10 in), while February is the driest with 5 mm (0.2 in).
Catarina receives around 2,773 hours of sunshine per year. March is the sunniest month with 290 hours, while July is the cloudiest with just 152 hours. Overall, Catarina enjoys abundant sunshine.
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