
Discover the best time to visit Nicaragua
Nicaragua’s dry season runs from November to May, with the highest temperatures felt in April and May. June and July are both great times to travel as the increase in rain brings new life to the flora and fauna and everything begins to blossom. The wet season continues through to October, with August and September averaging one downpour per day, although as with most tropical climates, these are short, sharp and usually dry up quickly. The coastal areas bring the heat with an average daily temperature of 30ºC, whereas the central and mountainous regions are a little cooler.
Nicaragua's climate
- Weather
- Temperature (celsius)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Pacific Lowlands | Sun | Sun | Sun | Sun | Sunny Intervals | Showers | Showers | Showers | Showers | Showers | Sun | Sun |
Central Region | Sun | Sun | Sun | Sunny Intervals | Sunny Intervals | Showers | Showers | Showers | Showers | Showers | Sun | Sun |
Atlantic Lowlands | Sun | Sun | Sun | Sun | Showers | Showers | Showers | Showers | Showers | Sun | Sun | Sun |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Pacific Lowlands | 31 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Central Region | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Atlantic Lowlands | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 |

Pacific Lowlands (Léon, Ometepe, Granada)
Famous for it’s towering volcanoes, colonial cities full of interesting architecture and for being the gateway to Costa Rica, many of our bite-sized trips are situated in the Pacific Lowlands. Temperatures reach their peak in April and May and travelling is most advised in February and March as the chance of rain is low and temperatures are comfortable for sightseeing.

Central Region (Matagalpa, Jinotega)
Matagalpa has a beautiful panoramic highway that starts in the city and extends thirty kilometres to the city of Jinotega. Well known for it’s beautiful wildlife, we advise visiting the central region in November and December when the rains have ceased but the forests are in bloom and birds are easy to spot. Coffee harvesting in Matagalpa runs from November to March.

Atlantic Lowlands (The Corn Islands)
The Corn Islands are a must see on your Nicaragua trip, boasting crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches. The fresh seafood is a big draw for foodies and activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving are offered to travellers. We advise to travel in the dry season (November-May) however if you don’t mind the odd shower you can visit all year round.

