December Rainfall and Precipitation in Nicaragua
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Nicaragua in December.
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Best Places to Visit in Nicaragua in December
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Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions and islands in Nicaragua
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Popular cities in Nicaragua
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- Altagracia
- Balgue
- Big Corn Island
- Bleufields
- Bluefields
- Catarina
- Chinandega
- Diriamba
- Dolores
- El Castillo de La Concepción
- El Gigante
- Estelí
- Granada
- Isletas de Granada
- Jinotega
- Jinotepe
- Juigalpa
- La Laguna
- Las Peñitas
- León
- Little Corn Island
- Los Ángeles
- Managua
- Managua
- Masachapa
- Masaya
- Matagalpa
- Montelimar
- Moyogalpa
- Mérida
- Ocotal
- Pochomil
- Poneloya
- Popoyo
- Puerto Cabezas
- San Carlos
- San Jorge
- San José del Sur
- San Juan del Sur
- San Marcos
- San Ramón
- Santa Cruz
- Ticuantepe
- Tola
Nicaragua precipitation in December: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Nicaragua receive in December?
Managua sees moderate rainfall in December, averaging around 9.9 mm (0.4 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.
How many days does it rain in Nicaragua in December?
Expect around 8 days rainy days in Managua during December.
Is December part of the rainy season in Nicaragua?
December is generally a drier month for Nicaragua, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in December in Nicaragua?
Based on our records, Big Corn Island receives the most rainfall in Nicaragua in December, averaging about 186 mm (7.3 in).
What is the driest city in December in Nicaragua?
In our records, Managua stands out as the driest city in Nicaragua for December, averaging just 6.2 mm (0.2 in).
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