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Masaya Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Masaya maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Masaya remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in April to a very warm 31°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 22°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Masaya is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1429 mm. The climate in Masaya shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 264 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.9 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Masaya Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Masaya 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Managua, Nicaragua (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Managua, Nicaragua (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Forecast for Masaya

Tue   Jan 14
31°C | 20°C
NE 7 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
31°C | 20°C
NE 8 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
31°C | 20°C
E 5 m/s
0.4 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and 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 Masaya in Nicaragua

Masaya has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 34°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 Masaya?
    Rainy season in Masaya occurs in the months of May, June, August, September and October.
  • Does Masaya have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Masaya?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Masaya?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Masaya?
    October tops the wettest month list with 264 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Masaya?
    February is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Masaya?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.

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