Climate Insights for Achuapa

The climate in Achuapa is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1492mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 354mm of rainfall. Achuapa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Achuapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 34°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Achuapa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1492mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 124mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 354mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1mm. That's 353mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Achuapa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Achuapa, which began on September 23, 2026. Achuapa is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achuapa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.