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Las Peñitas Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Las Peñitas is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Las Peñitas remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in April to a very warm 30°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 25°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Las Peñitas has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1595 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Las Peñitas shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 355 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.2 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Las Peñitas Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Las Peñitas offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between January (8.8 hours daily) and June (5.6 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chinandega, Nicaragua (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chinandega, Nicaragua (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Las Peñitas

Tue   Jan 14
35°C | 23°C
SE 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
34°C | 21°C
E 7 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
34°C | 22°C
SW 4 m/s
0.4 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Las Peñitas in Nicaragua

Las Peñitas has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 32°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 Las Peñitas?
    Rainy season in Las Peñitas occurs in the months of May, June, August, September and October.
  • Does Las Peñitas have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Las Peñitas?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Las Peñitas?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Las Peñitas?
    October tops the wettest month list with 355 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Las Peñitas?
    February is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Las Peñitas?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 265 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.