Climate Insights for Benjamín Zeledón

Nicaragua

Hottest
May
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
February
18°C low64°F low
Wettest
June
256 mm rain10.1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Benjamín Zeledón is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1,613 mm of precipitation falls per year. Benjamín Zeledón receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Benjamín Zeledón is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Benjamín Zeledón is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 63.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Benjamín Zeledón receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Benjamín Zeledón is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 64°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 18°FebMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°MarMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°AprMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°MayMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 21°JunMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°JulMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 21°AugMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°SepMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°OctMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°NovMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°DecMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 81°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°F
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Benjamín Zeledón sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 30°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Benjamín Zeledón sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 86°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 71°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 57mmFebPrecipitation: 52mmMarPrecipitation: 42mmAprPrecipitation: 56mmMayPrecipitation: 174mmJunPrecipitation: 256mmJulPrecipitation: 176mmAugPrecipitation: 157mmSepPrecipitation: 181mmOctPrecipitation: 227mmNovPrecipitation: 143mmDecPrecipitation: 93mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.2inFebPrecipitation: 2.1inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inMayPrecipitation: 6.9inJunPrecipitation: 10.1inJulPrecipitation: 6.9inAugPrecipitation: 6.2inSepPrecipitation: 7.1inOctPrecipitation: 8.9inNovPrecipitation: 5.6inDecPrecipitation: 3.7in
Precipitation

Benjamín Zeledón is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,613 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 256 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 42 mm. That's 214 mm less than June, 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.Benjamín Zeledón is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 10.1 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.7 in. That's 8.4 in less than June, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Benjamín Zeledón is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Benjamín Zeledón is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°70°F
Feb22°71°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr24°76°F
May25°77°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul23°74°F
Aug23°74°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov23°73°F
Dec21°71°F

The best time to visit Benjamín Zeledón is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 60 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Benjamín Zeledón is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 86°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Benjamín Zeledón 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 Benjamín Zeledón 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
18 °C64 °F
25 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
52 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h5 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C70 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
174 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C69 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
256 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C69 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h5 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C69 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
157 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C68 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C68 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
227 mm8.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C67 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
143 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C65 °F
25 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in