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Mérida weather in August (Rivas Region, Nicaragua)

What is the weather forecast for Mérida in August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Mérida includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 29°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 25°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Mérida in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 250 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 150 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Mérida, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 250 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
SunshineSunshine 150 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (38 KM, 23 Miles).

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.

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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
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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