Masaya Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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 (93°F) in April to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in the coolest month, October.

Nights vary from 24°C (75°F) in April to around 22°C (72°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Masaya is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1429 mm (56 in). The climate in Masaya shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 264 mm (10 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.9 mm (0.2 in) 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Masaya.

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