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Nicaragua weather in April

Are you planning a trip to Nicaragua in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Nicaragua in April?

April in Nicaragua generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Big Corn Island at 29°C to very warm in Managua at 37°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Managua and 26°C in Big Corn Island. In Nicaragua, April typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Managua with an average of 15 mm to moderate rainfall in Bluefields with 83 mm. Meanwhile, Managua enjoys close to 278 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a closer look at April's conditions in Nicaragua, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nicaragua's yearly weather, check out our Nicaragua climate page.

Where to go in Nicaragua in April

Find the average weather conditions in April for the most popular destinations in Nicaragua on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Nicaragua

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Nicaragua?

Average weather in Managua

In April Managua generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Managua
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
36°C 
23°C 
290 hours 
3.8 mm 
4 days 
37°C 
24°C 
278 hours 
24 mm 
7 days 
May   >> May
>>  
35°C 
25°C 
231 hours 
189 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Managua

Average weather in Granada

In April Granada generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Granada
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
32°C 
23°C 
290 hours 
5.8 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
24°C 
278 hours 
23 mm 
7 days 
May   >> May
>>  
32°C 
25°C 
231 hours 
174 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Granada

Average weather in San Juan del Sur

In April San Juan del Sur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

San Juan del Sur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
7.2 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
18 mm 
7 days 
May   >> May
>>  
31°C 
26°C 
190 hours 
176 mm 
17 days 
Climate in San Juan del Sur

Average weather in León

In April León generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

León
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
35°C 
25°C 
262 hours 
5.5 mm 
3 days 
35°C 
26°C 
207 hours 
34 mm 
6 days 
May   >> May
>>  
33°C 
25°C 
184 hours 
248 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in León

Average weather in Estelí

In April Estelí generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Estelí
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
32°C 
19°C 
8.6 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
21°C 
39 mm 
7 days 
May   >> May
>>  
32°C 
21°C 
228 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Estelí

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nicaragua.

Is April the best time to visit Nicaragua?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Nicaragua with often unpleasant weather in Managua.

Generally speaking, December provides perfect weather in Managua. On the other hand, the months of May, June, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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