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Matagalpa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Matagalpa maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Matagalpa temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in April to a comfortable 28°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 18°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Matagalpa experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1113 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Matagalpa, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 198 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 12 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Matagalpa Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Matagalpa

Tue   Jan 14
26°C | 18°C
NE 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
26°C | 17°C
NE 7 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
27°C | 17°C
NE 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Matagalpa in Nicaragua

Matagalpa has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Matagalpa?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, September and October.
  • Does Matagalpa have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Matagalpa?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Matagalpa?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Matagalpa?
    October tops the wettest month list with 198 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Matagalpa?
    March is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.