Nicaragua weather in December

Considering a trip to Nicaragua this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Nicaragua in December?

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

During the day the temperature is warm in Jinotega at 27°C and very warm in Managua at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Managua and 17°C in Jinotega. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Managua with an average of 6.2 mm to heavy rainfall in Big Corn Island with 186 mm. Meanwhile, Managua enjoys approximately 249 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nicaragua in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Nicaragua climate page.

Where to go in Nicaragua in December

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

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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 December for the 5 most popular destinations in Nicaragua?

Average weather in Managua

In December Managua generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Managua
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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33°C 
23°C 
233 hours 
73 mm 
11 days 
33°C 
23°C 
249 hours 
9.9 mm 
8 days 
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34°C 
22°C 
265 hours 
3.4 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Managua

Average weather in Granada

In December Granada generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Granada
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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30°C 
24°C 
233 hours 
78 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
23°C 
249 hours 
15 mm 
9 days 
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31°C 
23°C 
265 hours 
7.8 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Granada

Average weather in San Juan del Sur

In December San Juan del Sur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

San Juan del Sur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
25°C 
177 hours 
98 mm 
12 days 
29°C 
25°C 
200 hours 
29 mm 
10 days 
January   >> January
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29°C 
24°C 
220 hours 
15 mm 
7 days 
Climate in San Juan del Sur

Average weather in León

In December León 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.

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
32°C 
24°C 
221 hours 
101 mm 
9 days 
33°C 
24°C 
255 hours 
7.9 mm 
5 days 
January   >> January
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33°C 
24°C 
265 hours 
3.4 mm 
3 days 
Climate in León

Average weather in Estelí

In December Estelí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Estelí
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
19°C 
57 mm 
12 days 
29°C 
19°C 
11 mm 
10 days 
January   >> January
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29°C 
18°C 
7 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Estelí

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

Is December the best time to visit Nicaragua?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Nicaragua with overall perfect weather in Managua.

On average, the best time to visit Nicaragua is in December with generally perfect weather in Managua. The weather in May, June, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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