Climate Insights for Chichigalpa

Departamento de Chinandega, Nicaragua

Hottest
March
33°C peak
Coldest
December
24°C low
Wettest
October
481mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Chichigalpa is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2072mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 481mm of rainfall. Chichigalpa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Feb Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° Mar Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 25° Apr Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 26° May Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 26° Jun Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jul Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 25° Aug Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Oct Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Nov Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Dec Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24°
Max
Average
Min

Chichigalpa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 8mm Apr Precipitation: 48mm May Precipitation: 255mm Jun Precipitation: 343mm Jul Precipitation: 115mm Aug Precipitation: 236mm Sep Precipitation: 353mm Oct Precipitation: 481mm Nov Precipitation: 209mm Dec Precipitation: 18mm
Precipitation

Chichigalpa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2072mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 173mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 481mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2mm. That's 479mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Chichigalpa 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 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/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 12km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Chichigalpa, which began on September 23, 2026. Chichigalpa 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 March at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 24°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 312mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 694mm across the season with a monthly average of 231mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1043mm across the season with a monthly average of 348mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 33°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 23mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chichigalpa 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
24 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
33 °C
14 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
33 °C
13 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
33 °C
10 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
32 °C
8 km/h
255 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
343 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
236 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
25 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
353 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
30 °C
6 km/h
481 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
209 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
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