Find your peace in San Juan del Sur
A large bay with large mountains on both sides, boats that float peacefully in the water and a relaxed atmosphere. San Juan del Sur in southwest Nicaragua is known as a surfers paradise.
August in San Juan del Sur brings high temperatures, with highs of 30°C (86°F) and nights dropping to 25°C (77°F). Rainfall is on the higher side this month, averaging around 165 mm (6.5 in), so keep a rain jacket handy.
Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, January, February, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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Based on weather observations in San Juan del Sur between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during August.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in August. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Find your peace in San Juan del Sur
A large bay with large mountains on both sides, boats that float peacefully in the water and a relaxed atmosphere. San Juan del Sur in southwest Nicaragua is known as a surfers paradise.
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