Managua weather in August (Managua Region, Nicaragua)

Is August a good time to explore Managua weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Managua generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 34°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 24°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Managua in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 197 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days December typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Managua climate page with graphs.

 

Managua, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 165 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 197 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Nicaragua in August

Find out more about the weather in Nicaragua and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Managua.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Nicaragua? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Nicaragua. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.