Climate Insights for Cárdenas

Municipio de Cárdenas, Departamento de Rivas, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
30°C peak
Coldest
January
23°C low
Wettest
October
386mm rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cárdenas is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2330mm of precipitation falls per year. Cárdenas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cárdenas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Feb Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Mar Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Apr Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° May Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jun Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jul Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Aug Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Sep Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 25° Oct Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Nov Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Dec Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24°
Max
Average
Min

Cárdenas has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 55mm Feb Precipitation: 35mm Mar Precipitation: 37mm Apr Precipitation: 48mm May Precipitation: 237mm Jun Precipitation: 344mm Jul Precipitation: 253mm Aug Precipitation: 245mm Sep Precipitation: 296mm Oct Precipitation: 386mm Nov Precipitation: 273mm Dec Precipitation: 120mm
Precipitation

Cárdenas is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2330mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 194mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 386mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 35mm. That's 351mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 32km/h Feb Wind Speed: 32km/h Mar Wind Speed: 31km/h Apr Wind Speed: 26km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 28km/h Aug Wind Speed: 23km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 30km/h
Wind Speed

Cárdenas is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 13km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 31km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cárdenas, which began on March 20, 2026. Cárdenas 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 23°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 322mm across the season with a monthly average of 107mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 842mm across the season with a monthly average of 281mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 955mm across the season with a monthly average of 318mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 210mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 31km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 25°
Mar 26°
Apr 27°
May 27°
Jun 26°
Jul 26°
Aug 26°
Sep 26°
Oct 26°
Nov 26°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Cárdenas is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 55mm per month. By contrast, April 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cárdenas 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C
27 °C
32 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
27 °C
32 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
29 °C
31 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
30 °C
26 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
30 °C
22 km/h
237 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
344 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
28 °C
28 km/h
253 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
245 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
296 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
386 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
273 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
27 °C
30 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
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