Weather in October in Nicaragua
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.
Temperatures
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.For a closer look at conditions across Nicaragua, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Managua.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Managua enjoys close to 225 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Nicaragua climate page.
Where to go in Nicaragua in October
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Nicaragua?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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