Climate Insights for Achuapa

Nicaragua

Hottest
April
34°C peak94°F peak
Coldest
January
20°C low69°F low
Wettest
October
354 mm rain13.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Achuapa is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,492 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 354 mm 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.The climate in Achuapa is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 58.7 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 13.9 in 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 69°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°FebMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°MarMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 21°AprMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 23°MayMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 23°JunMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°JulMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°AugMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 22°SepMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°OctMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°NovMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°DecMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°FFebMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 92°FAverage: 81°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°F
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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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 69°F to 94°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 69°F and an average of 78°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 9mmAprPrecipitation: 36mmMayPrecipitation: 221mmJunPrecipitation: 262mmJulPrecipitation: 62mmAugPrecipitation: 156mmSepPrecipitation: 261mmOctPrecipitation: 354mmNovPrecipitation: 119mmDecPrecipitation: 10mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.1inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inMayPrecipitation: 8.7inJunPrecipitation: 10.3inJulPrecipitation: 2.4inAugPrecipitation: 6.1inSepPrecipitation: 10.3inOctPrecipitation: 13.9inNovPrecipitation: 4.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.4in
Precipitation

Achuapa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,492 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 124 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 354 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 mm. That's 353 mm 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 a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 58.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 13.9 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 13.9 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

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.Achuapa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6mph 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 8mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C69 °F
31 °C88 °F
14 km/h8 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C69 °F
32 °C90 °F
14 km/h9 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C71 °F
34 °C92 °F
12 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
34 °C94 °F
9 km/h5 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C74 °F
33 °C91 °F
6 km/h4 mph
221 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
30 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
262 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
32 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
32 °C90 °F
8 km/h5 mph
156 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C71 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
261 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C71 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
354 mm13.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
8 km/h5 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
13 km/h8 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in