Climate Insights for El Ayote

Departamento de Chontales, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
31°C peak
Coldest
January
20°C low
Wettest
October
314mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Ayote is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1707mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 314mm of rainfall. El Ayote 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Temperature

0° 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: 23° Min: 21°
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Average
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El Ayote 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. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 23°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 36mm Feb Precipitation: 35mm Mar Precipitation: 24mm Apr Precipitation: 40mm May Precipitation: 204mm Jun Precipitation: 294mm Jul Precipitation: 142mm Aug Precipitation: 185mm Sep Precipitation: 224mm Oct Precipitation: 314mm Nov Precipitation: 146mm Dec Precipitation: 62mm
Precipitation

El Ayote is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1707mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 314mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 24mm. That's 290mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

El Ayote is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/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 17km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 10km/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 El Ayote, which began on September 23, 2026. El Ayote 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 January near 20°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 268mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/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 621mm across the season with a monthly average of 207mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 685mm across the season with a monthly average of 228mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/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 133mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/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 23°

The best time to visit El Ayote 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 39mm 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 El Ayote 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
17 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Mar
21 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
204 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
294 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
22 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
224 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
314 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
146 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
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