Managua climate
Managua (Nicaragua) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 1,453 mm57 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Managua climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3290 | 2272 | 2781 | 10.0 |
| Feb | 3492 | 2373 | 2883 | 20.1 |
| Mar | 3595 | 2475 | 2985 | 50.2 |
| Apr | 3596 | 2578 | 3087 | 271.1 |
| May | 3391 | 2578 | 2984 | 2038.0 |
| Jun | 3086 | 2577 | 2781 | 2078.1 |
| Jul | 3187 | 2476 | 2781 | 1154.5 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2576 | 2882 | 1726.8 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2576 | 2781 | 28811 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2475 | 2780 | 31312 |
| Nov | 3085 | 2373 | 2679 | 1124.4 |
| Dec | 3187 | 2272 | 2780 | 80.3 |
| Year | 3596 | 2272 | 2882 | 1,45357 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66% | 30% | 5.4 | 11:29 |
| Feb | 60% | 26% | 6.0 | 11:44 |
| Mar | 55% | 24% | 6.6 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 56% | 42% | 6.4 | 12:23 |
| May | 70% | 71% | 5.4 | 12:41 |
| Jun | 82% | 77% | 5.3 | 12:50 |
| Jul | 80% | 72% | 5.4 | 12:46 |
| Aug | 79% | 71% | 5.6 | 12:31 |
| Sep | 82% | 75% | 5.5 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 84% | 74% | 5.0 | 11:50 |
| Nov | 81% | 52% | 5.2 | 11:33 |
| Dec | 75% | 34% | 5.1 | 11:25 |
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 Managua is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 35 °C96 °F and a low of 25 °C78 °F. The coldest is November, when highs average 30 °C85 °F and lows 23 °C73 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 4.2 °C7.5 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,453 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 October (313 mm12 in), the driest is January (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 55% in March to 84% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of March. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in October to 21 km/h (13 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Managua
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December. Average highs then reach 31 °C87 °F to 31 °C87 °F. Precipitation is 8 mm0.3 in to 8 mm0.3 in per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is very wet (313 mm12 in) and humid (84% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Managua
- Wetter months (May and June, August–October) — highs 2984 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2475 to 25 °C78 °F, about 236 mm9.3 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 3085 to 35 °C96 °F, lows 2272 to 25 °C78 °F, about 39 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Managua compares
World Climates covers 5 places in Nicaragua. By annual mean temperature, Managua is the 3rd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the wettest. See all of them on the Nicaragua climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are San Miguel (El Salvador, Aw), Sabanalarga (Colombia, Aw) and Barranquilla (Colombia, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Masaya 24 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,453 mm57 in
- Climate in León 76 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,451 mm57 in
- Climate in Matagalpa 95 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,196 mm47 in
- Climate in Chinandega 110 km · 29 °C83 °F · 1,451 mm57 in
- Climate in Upala 192 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,466 mm58 in
- Climate in Danlí 214 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,122 mm44 in
- Climate in Tegucigalpa 240 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,167 mm46 in
- Climate in San Miguel 258 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,271 mm50 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Managua?
April is the warmest month in Managua. Its average high is 35 °C (96 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Managua?
November is the coldest month. Its average high is 30 °C (85 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (73 °F).
When does it rain the most in Managua?
October is the wettest month with about 313 mm (12.3 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Managua?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are 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. The gaps are largest 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.