Chinandega climate
Chinandega (Nicaragua) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 29 °C83 °F, and about 1,451 mm57 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Chinandega climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3494 | 2373 | 2883 | 10.1 |
| Feb | 3596 | 2474 | 2985 | 20.1 |
| Mar | 3697 | 2576 | 3087 | 80.3 |
| Apr | 3697 | 2679 | 3188 | 351.4 |
| May | 3392 | 2678 | 3085 | 2168.5 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2577 | 2882 | 2299.0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2476 | 2883 | 1154.5 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2577 | 2984 | 1736.8 |
| Sep | 3188 | 2576 | 2882 | 29912 |
| Oct | 3086 | 2476 | 2781 | 29412 |
| Nov | 3187 | 2373 | 2780 | 682.7 |
| Dec | 3391 | 2272 | 2882 | 100.4 |
| Year | 3697 | 2272 | 2983 | 1,45157 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57% | 24% | 5.8 | 11:27 |
| Feb | 54% | 20% | 6.4 | 11:43 |
| Mar | 51% | 25% | 6.9 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 54% | 47% | 6.6 | 12:24 |
| May | 69% | 74% | 5.8 | 12:42 |
| Jun | 80% | 79% | 5.7 | 12:52 |
| Jul | 75% | 72% | 6.1 | 12:48 |
| Aug | 74% | 73% | 6.1 | 12:32 |
| Sep | 80% | 77% | 5.8 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 83% | 74% | 5.4 | 11:50 |
| Nov | 77% | 48% | 5.6 | 11:32 |
| Dec | 68% | 27% | 5.5 | 11:23 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Chinandega is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 36 °C97 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is November, when highs average 31 °C87 °F and lows 23 °C73 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 4.2 °C7.6 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,451 mm57 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is August–October, which brings 53% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–March. The wettest month is September (299 mm12 in), the driest is January (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 51% in March to 83% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 20%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in October to 13 km/h (8 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Chinandega
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November and December: average highs of 31 °C87 °F to 33 °C91 °F with 10 mm0.4 in to 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is September, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (299 mm12 in) and humid (80% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Chinandega
- Wetter months (May and June, August–October) — highs 3086 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2476 to 26 °C78 °F, about 242 mm9.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (November–April, July) — highs 3187 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2272 to 26 °C79 °F, about 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Chinandega compares
Compared with León, about 35 km to the southeast, Chinandega has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 5 places in Nicaragua covered by World Climates, Chinandega is the warmest by annual mean temperature and the 4th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Nicaragua climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: San Miguel (El Salvador, Aw), Sabanalarga (Colombia, Aw) and Santa Marta (Colombia, Aw).
Nearby places
- León 35 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,451 mm57 in
- Managua 110 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,453 mm57 in
- Masaya 134 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,453 mm57 in
- Matagalpa 136 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,196 mm47 in
- San Miguel 148 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,271 mm50 in
- Tegucigalpa 162 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,167 mm46 in
- Danlí 167 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,122 mm44 in
- Siguatepeque 231 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,244 mm49 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Chinandega?
April is the warmest month in Chinandega, with an average high of 36 °C (97 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Chinandega?
November is the coldest month, with an average high of 31 °C (87 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
When does it rain the most in Chinandega?
September is the wettest month with about 299 mm (11.8 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Chinandega?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November and December.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.