Climate Insights for Cuapa

, Departamento de Chontales, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
31°C peak
Coldest
February
20°C low
Wettest
October
297mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cuapa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1623mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 297mm of rainfall. Cuapa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Feb Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20° Mar Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Apr Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° May Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Aug Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Sep Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Nov Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Dec Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Cuapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 31°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 24°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 32mm Feb Precipitation: 27mm Mar Precipitation: 23mm Apr Precipitation: 54mm May Precipitation: 203mm Jun Precipitation: 256mm Jul Precipitation: 135mm Aug Precipitation: 180mm Sep Precipitation: 218mm Oct Precipitation: 297mm Nov Precipitation: 140mm Dec Precipitation: 57mm
Precipitation

Cuapa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1623mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 135mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 297mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 23mm. That's 274mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Cuapa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 22km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 15km/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 Cuapa, which began on March 20, 2026. Cuapa 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 280mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 570mm across the season with a monthly average of 190mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 656mm across the season with a monthly average of 219mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 117mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 24°
Mar 25°
Apr 26°
May 26°
Jun 25°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 25°
Oct 25°
Nov 24°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Cuapa is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 35mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°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 Cuapa 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
20 °C
27 °C
23 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
29 °C
21 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
31 °C
18 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
31 °C
15 km/h
203 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
256 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
29 °C
17 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
218 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
297 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
27 °C
22 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
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