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San Juan del Sur Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

In San Juan del Sur temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. 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 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.

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 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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • When is the rainy season in San Juan del Sur?
    Rainy season in San Juan del Sur occurs in the months of May, June, August, September and October.
  • Does San Juan del Sur have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March and April are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in San Juan 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 Juan del Sur?
    The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in San Juan del Sur?
    October tops the wettest month list with 289 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in San Juan del Sur?
    March is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in San Juan del Sur?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 250 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for San Juan del Sur

    Sun   Dec 15
    30°C | 23°C
    NE 29 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    29°C | 23°C
    NE 29 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    30°C | 24°C
    NE 25 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain