Santa Cruz weather in August (Nicaragua)

Looking to travel to Santa Cruz in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Santa Cruz generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Santa Cruz in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 259 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 150 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 259 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
SunshineSunshine 150 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Nicaragua in August

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

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 Santa Cruz in August?

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 in August.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.