Managua, Nicaragua Weather
Managua hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 94°F (34°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 89°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Managua weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Managua looks sunny, with a high of 94° and an overnight low of 75°. Rain is unlikely (5% chance). Winds top out near 21 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).
Managua 14-day forecast
About the weather in Managua
Weather in Managua is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. April afternoons typically reach 95°F (35°C), while October highs hover near 86°F (30°C). Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches (1478 mm) over about 172 rainy days.
Managua weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: April - highs near 95°F (35°C)
- Coldest month: October - highs near 86°F (30°C)
- Record high: 102°F (39°C) · Record low: 69°F (21°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (25 rainy days) · Sunniest: March (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on April. Highs average 95°F (35°C) and overnight lows stay near 76°F (25°C). The coolest month is October, with typical highs of 86°F (30°C) and lows around 75°F (24°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 102°F (39°C) and dropped as low as 69°F (21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 13.8 inches (350 mm) of rain over 25 days, while January is the driest. March brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Managua turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 93°F (34°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Managua is hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 65 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Managua is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 66 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Managua is hot, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); rain falls on about 13 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Managua by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90° | 74° | 3 | 0.3 in | 11.1 h/day | 63% |
| February | 92° | 74° | 3 | 0.3 in | 11.5 h/day | 61% |
| March | 94° | 75° | 3 | 0.4 in | 11.8 h/day | 59% |
| April | 95° | 76° | 6 | 1.1 in | 11.7 h/day | 60% |
| May | 91° | 77° | 19 | 8.1 in | 10.5 h/day | 73% |
| June | 87° | 76° | 24 | 8.8 in | 9.8 h/day | 81% |
| July | 89° | 76° | 19 | 4.1 in | 10.7 h/day | 75% |
| August | 89° | 76° | 22 | 6.1 in | 10.5 h/day | 77% |
| September | 88° | 76° | 25 | 8.3 in | 10.2 h/day | 81% |
| October | 86° | 75° | 25 | 13.8 in | 9.3 h/day | 83% |
| November | 87° | 75° | 16 | 5.8 in | 10.0 h/day | 78% |
| December | 89° | 75° | 7 | 1.0 in | 10.7 h/day | 68% |