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San José del Sur Climate by Month

The weather in San José del Sur is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, San José del Sur experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 24°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

San José del Sur has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1889 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 303 mm of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, March brings less rainfall, with 25 mm over 5 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in San José del Sur. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.3 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (35 KM, 21 Miles).

The best time of year to visit San José del Sur in Nicaragua

San José del Sur has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 30°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and April.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in San José del Sur?
    Rainy season in San José del Sur occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
  • Which is the hottest month in San José del Sur?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in San José del Sur?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in San José del Sur?
    October tops the wettest month list with 303 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in San José del Sur?
    March is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in San José del Sur?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for San José del Sur

    Thu   Nov 21
    30°C | 25°C
    E 18 km/h
    1.7 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    30°C | 24°C
    E 22 km/h
    4.9 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    29°C | 24°C
    NE 29 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain