Managua Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Managua, Carazo Region, Nicaragua is 34°C (93°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Managua compares to cities worldwide.
Managua Monthly Temperatures
The temperature in Managua remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very hot climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C (99°F) in April to a very warm 33°C (91°F) in January. Nights are mild year-round, with lows ranging from 25°C (77°F) in April to 23°C (73°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Managua by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. April, the city's warmest month, gets 278 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
33-year average (1984-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Managua Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Managua spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Managua vs Nicaragua
The map below shows the annual temperature across Nicaragua. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Managua vs World: Temperature Compared
Managua's average annual maximum temperature is 34°C (93°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Managua?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Managua, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and humidity around 68% — considered high. In April, the warmest month, temperatures average 37°C (99°F) with 62% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Managua's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Managua climate page.
