Nicaragua Weather
🇳🇮 1 city covered · North America
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
December to April
Weather in Nicaragua at a glance
Our Nicaragua coverage centers on Managua, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 95°F (35°C) in April and 86°F (30°C) in October, with about 172 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Managua - annual average 82°
- Best time to visit: December to April
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Managua averages 10.7 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1478 mm (58.2 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally December to April. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Managua climate page.
Live weather across Nicaragua today
Nicaragua cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managua | 82° | Apr · 95° | Oct · 75° | 172 | 10.7 | 0 |
Nicaragua weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90° | 74° | 3 | 11.1 h/day |
| February | 92° | 74° | 3 | 11.5 h/day |
| March | 94° | 75° | 3 | 11.8 h/day |
| April | 95° | 76° | 6 | 11.7 h/day |
| May | 91° | 77° | 19 | 10.5 h/day |
| June | 87° | 76° | 24 | 9.8 h/day |
| July | 89° | 76° | 19 | 10.7 h/day |
| August | 89° | 76° | 22 | 10.5 h/day |
| September | 88° | 76° | 25 | 10.2 h/day |
| October | 86° | 75° | 25 | 9.3 h/day |
| November | 87° | 75° | 16 | 10.0 h/day |
| December | 89° | 75° | 7 | 10.7 h/day |
Nicaragua weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Nicaragua?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to April offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Nicaragua?
Snow is essentially absent in the Nicaragua cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Nicaragua like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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