Climate Insights for El Castillo

Nicaragua

Hottest
May
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
June
342 mm rain13.5 in rain
Best to Visit
March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Castillo is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,725 mm of precipitation falls per year. El Castillo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Castillo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, September, October. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in El Castillo is hot. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 107.3 in of precipitation falls per year. El Castillo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Castillo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, September, October. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 71°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°FebMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°MarMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°AprMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°MayMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°JunMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°AugMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°SepMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 23°NovMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°DecMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°F
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El Castillo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.El Castillo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 148mmFebPrecipitation: 109mmMarPrecipitation: 85mmAprPrecipitation: 99mmMayPrecipitation: 257mmJunPrecipitation: 342mmJulPrecipitation: 308mmAugPrecipitation: 270mmSepPrecipitation: 272mmOctPrecipitation: 326mmNovPrecipitation: 317mmDecPrecipitation: 193mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.8inFebPrecipitation: 4.3inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inAprPrecipitation: 3.9inMayPrecipitation: 10.1inJunPrecipitation: 13.5inJulPrecipitation: 12.1inAugPrecipitation: 10.6inSepPrecipitation: 10.7inOctPrecipitation: 12.8inNovPrecipitation: 12.5inDecPrecipitation: 7.6in
Precipitation

El Castillo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,725 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 227 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 342 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 85 mm. That's 257 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.El Castillo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 107.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 13.5 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 3.3 in. That's 10.1 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

El Castillo 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 12km/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 6km/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 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.El Castillo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5mph 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 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr26°78°F
May26°79°F
Jun26°78°F
Jul25°78°F
Aug25°78°F
Sep26°78°F
Oct25°78°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec24°76°F

The best time to visit El Castillo is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 85 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 22°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit El Castillo is during March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 86°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 71°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Castillo 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 El Castillo 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
22 °C71 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h7 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h8 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h7 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
29 °C85 °F
10 km/h6 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h5 mph
257 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
342 mm13.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
29 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
308 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h5 mph
270 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
272 mm10.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
30 °C85 °F
6 km/h3 mph
326 mm12.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
317 mm12.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
193 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in