Climate and Weather of Nicaragua
Nicaragua has a tropical climate, similar to other Central American countries. This means the weather is basically divided into two seasons, dry and wet. The dry season prevails from November to April with less rain, and vegetation may even dry up during that time. At the start of May and in some years June, the rain in the official wet season begins, and trees and plants start growing and flourishing, casting a green color over the landscape. August and September present scattered, torrential rains of a tropical nature, which can sometimes be steady and very intense. The eastern half of the country is generally wetter than the west.Nicaragua is divided into three temperature zones. The lowlands across both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts can range from about 22°C at night to 30°C during the day. Temperatures can reach as high as 38°C in May. The central region of the country is about 5°C cooler, but the northern mountains can be as cool as 10°C.
The best time to visit Nicaragua is from December to April, which applies to the whole country, both east and west.
The eastern half of the country experiences tropical storms, depressions, and hurricanes because the region is prone to such weather events. The hurricane season is June to December when heavy rains, storms, and storm surges can affect the area. The probability of a hurricane impact is very low, but there are many chances for high-intensity rainfall causing flooding, mudslides, or landslides, especially if a large amount of rainfall is concentrated within a short period.
Are you interested in more detailed information for various cities in Nicaragua?
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.