Nicaragua weather in October
Planning a journey to Nicaragua this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Nicaragua in October?
October in Nicaragua generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Jinotega at 28°C to very warm in Managua at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Managua and 19°C in Jinotega. During this period, Managua experiences its coolest temperatures annually.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in San Ramón with an average of 195 mm to heavy rainfall in Chinandega with 374 mm. Managua experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. The city Managua usually sees around 225 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nicaragua in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Nicaragua climate page.
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Popular destinations in Nicaragua
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Nicaragua?
Average weather in Managua
In October Managua generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Granada
In October Granada generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in San Juan del Sur
In October San Juan del Sur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in León
In October León generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Estelí
In October Estelí generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Nicaragua?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Nicaragua due to the typically poor 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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