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El Gigante Climate by Month

El Gigante has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, El Gigante experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in April. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 24°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

El Gigante has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1363 mm of rainfall per year. El Gigante can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 287 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 3.5 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

El Gigante can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 8.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (23 KM, 14 Miles).

The best time of year to visit El Gigante in Nicaragua

El Gigante has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 31°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 El Gigante?
    Rainy season in El Gigante occurs in the months of May, June, August, September and October.
  • Does El Gigante have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, April and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in El Gigante?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in El Gigante?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in El Gigante?
    October tops the wettest month list with 287 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in El Gigante?
    March is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in El Gigante?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for El Gigante

    Fri   Dec 13
    31°C | 23°C
    NE 36 km/h
    1.6 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    30°C | 23°C
    NE 32 km/h
    1.8 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    30°C | 24°C
    NE 29 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain