San Marcos Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
San Marcos maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
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 Marcos temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 31°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 22°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
San Marcos experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1544 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 297 mm of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 4.5 mm over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our San Marcos Precipitation page.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 Marcos. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in San Marcos.
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
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit San Marcos in Nicaragua
San Marcos has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 34°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 Marcos occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 297 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.
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