Nicaragua climate
Nicaragua climate
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Climate overview
Nicaragua in general has a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 31 °C (88 °F) in November to 34 °C (93 °F) in April. The least rainy month in Nicaragua is February with its 1 day of rain, the rainiest month is September, when it rains 16 days. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in May with 23 °C (73 °F), the lowest in January with 21 °C (69 °F). The highest sea temperatures in Nicaragua are in June with 29 °C (84 °F) and the lowest in February with 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the best month to visit Nicaragua?
The best time to visit Nicaragua is between November and August. During this period, temperatures are between 31 °C (88 °F) - 34 °C (93 °F), night temperatures are between 21 °C (69 °F) - 23 °C (73 °F), rainfall averages 6 days per month, and 7 hours of sunlight on average. The sea temperature at this time of the year is around 26 °C (79 °F) - 29 °C (84 °F). For non-beach activities, such as sightseeing, hiking in nature, the best time to visit is December - April.
When is the wet season in Nicaragua?
There is a wet season in Nicaragua between the months of September - October. During this period it rains on average 16 days per month and approximately 274 mm (10.77 in) of rain falls per month.
Is Nicaragua a year-round destination?
Yes, Nicaragua is a year-round destination, the temperatures don't fall below 31 °C (88 °F) and the sea temperature below 26 °C (79 °F).
What months is the dry season in Nicaragua?
The period, with low amounts of rain in Nicaragua - dry season - lasts from December to April. In this period it is raining on average 1 day and approximately 12 mm (0.48 in) precipitation falls per month, which are values below average.
What temperatures can I expect in Nicaragua?
In Nicaragua, temperatures between 31 °C (88 °F) and 34 °C (93 °F) can be expected during the year.
What sea temperatures can I expect in Nicaragua?
Nicaragua has sea temperatures in the range of 26 °C (79 °F) - 29 °C (84 °F) throughout the year.
What are the night temperatures in Nicaragua?
Night temperatures in Nicaragua range between 21 °C (69 °F) and 23 °C (73 °F) throughout the year.
Which month is the sunniest in Nicaragua?
The period, which is the sunniest in Nicaragua, is in the months of December - April, when there is an average of 8 sun hours per day.
What is the humidity in Nicaragua?
Generally, Nicaragua belongs to destinations with higher humidity. It is in the range of 69 % - 86 %. The most humid months are September - October and the least humid are February - May.
What is the least cloudy season in Nicaragua?
The least cloudy months in Nicaragua are January - April, when the cloud cover is on average only 31 %.
Is it windy in Nicaragua?
Nicaragua is a destination with rather light or moderate winds. The months with the strongest wind are December - March, weakest wind months are July - November.