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.
San Juan del Sur in October averages 29°C (84°F) during the day and 25°C (77°F) at night. This is the wettest month of the year.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit San Juan del Sur. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for San Juan del Sur spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 19 years of weather records for San Juan del Sur, the following extremes were recorded between 2006 and 2025.
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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 temperatures in October make for comfortable sightseeing weather. Pack breathable fabrics like cotton shirts, knee-length shorts or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. A thin long sleeve for indoor spaces is handy. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
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Find your peace in San Juan del Sur
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