Climate Insights for El Jicaral

, Departamento de León, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
34°C peak
Coldest
January
21°C low
Wettest
October
326mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in El Jicaral is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1331mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 326mm of rainfall. El Jicaral is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Feb Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 21° Mar Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 22° Apr Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 23° May Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 23° Jun Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 23° Aug Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Sep Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Oct Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Nov Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Dec Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21°
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Average
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El Jicaral sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 34°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 9mm Apr Precipitation: 25mm May Precipitation: 192mm Jun Precipitation: 240mm Jul Precipitation: 51mm Aug Precipitation: 119mm Sep Precipitation: 224mm Oct Precipitation: 326mm Nov Precipitation: 134mm Dec Precipitation: 10mm
Precipitation

El Jicaral is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1331mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 326mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. That's 326mm 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: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

El Jicaral is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11km/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 21km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 12km/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 El Jicaral, which began on March 20, 2026. El Jicaral 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 34°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 227mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 409mm across the season with a monthly average of 136mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 684mm across the season with a monthly average of 228mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 21 to 32°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 11mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 21km/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 El Jicaral 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
21 °C
31 °C
21 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
32 °C
22 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
22 °C
33 °C
20 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
34 °C
16 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
33 °C
13 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
240 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
31 °C
20 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
32 °C
16 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
224 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
326 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
30 °C
20 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
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