San Juan del Sur Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
San Juan del Sur has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In San Juan del Sur temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around 24°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
San Juan del Sur experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1426 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 289 mm of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, March brings less rainfall, with 7.2 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our San Juan del Sur Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in San Juan 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in May, June, July, August, September, October and November and highest during January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 31°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in San Juan del Sur occurs in the months of May, June, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February, March and April are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 289 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.
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