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Dolores Climate by Month

Dolores has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Dolores remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very hot climate. Average daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 31°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 22°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Dolores has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1462 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 292 mm of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 4 mm over 4 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Dolores. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Managua, Nicaragua (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Managua, Nicaragua (33 KM, 20 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Dolores in Nicaragua

Dolores has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 35°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April and December.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Dolores?
    Rainy season in Dolores occurs in the months of May, June, August, September and October.
  • Does Dolores have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Dolores?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Dolores?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dolores?
    October tops the wettest month list with 292 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dolores?
    February is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Dolores?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Dolores

    Wed   Dec 11
    31°C | 22°C
    NE 25 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    29°C | 21°C
    NE 32 km/h
    1.2 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    29°C | 21°C
    NE 29 km/h
    0.7 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of rain

    broken clouds and chance of rain