Nicaragua climate

World Climates covers 5 places in Nicaragua. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Chinandega (29 °C83 °F) and the coolest is Matagalpa (23 °C74 °F). The wettest is Managua with 1,453 mm57 in of precipitation per year, the driest Matagalpa with 1,196 mm47 in.

The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are tropical savanna (dry winter) (Aw, 5 places).

The highest monthly average high is in Chinandega (36 °C97 °F in April); the lowest monthly average low is in Matagalpa (17 °C63 °F in January).

Across the places in Nicaragua, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are January, November and December (1, 2 and 5 of 5 places respectively).

Frequently asked questions

Which is the warmest place in Nicaragua?

By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Nicaragua is Chinandega at 29 °C83 °F. The coolest is Matagalpa at 23 °C74 °F.

Where does it rain the most in Nicaragua?

Managua gets the most precipitation, 1,453 mm57 in in an average year. The driest place is Matagalpa with 1,196 mm47 in.

How many places in Nicaragua does this site cover?

World Climates has climate data for 5 places in Nicaragua. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

When is the best time to visit Nicaragua?

It depends on the place. Across Nicaragua, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are January, November and December. Check the page of each city for its own best months.