Dolores Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Dolores remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very hot climate. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around 22°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Dolores Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dolores.
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.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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:
Rainy season in Dolores occurs in the months of May, June, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 292 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.
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