Managua Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Managua temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C (99°F) in April to a very warm 32°C (90°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in April to around 22°C (72°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Managua experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1305 mm (51 in) of precipitation annually. The climate in Managua shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 250 mm (9.8 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.9 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Managua Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Managua serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Managua.

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