Santa Cruz weather in August (Nicaragua)
What kind of temperatures can you expect in Santa Cruz during August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.
Temperatures
In August, Santa Cruz tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.
Precipitation
Santa Cruz in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 259 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain.Average sunshine
Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 150 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz climate page with graphs.
Santa Cruz, monthly averages in August
Min Temperature
25°C
Max Temperature
29°C
Chance of Rain
70%
Precipitation
259 mm
Rainy days
21 days
Sunshine
150 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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
Interested in more climate information?
This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.
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.
