Climate Insights for El Jicaral

Departamento de León, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
36°C peak
Coldest
January
22°C low
Wettest
October
361mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in El Jicaral is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1456mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 361mm 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 22° Feb Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 22° Mar Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 23° Apr Max: 36° Average: 30° Min: 24° May Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 25° Jun Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Jul Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° Aug Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 24° Sep Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 23° Oct Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Nov Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Dec Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 22°
Max
Average
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El Jicaral sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 36°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 9mm Apr Precipitation: 27mm May Precipitation: 186mm Jun Precipitation: 258mm Jul Precipitation: 63mm Aug Precipitation: 141mm Sep Precipitation: 251mm Oct Precipitation: 361mm Nov Precipitation: 146mm Dec Precipitation: 11mm
Precipitation

El Jicaral is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1456mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 121mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 361mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1mm. That's 361mm 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: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

El Jicaral is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/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 11km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 5km/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 Jicaral, which began on September 23, 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 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 36°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 223mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 462mm across the season with a monthly average of 154mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 758mm across the season with a monthly average of 253mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 34°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 13mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/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
22 °C
33 °C
12 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
34 °C
13 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Mar
23 °C
35 °C
12 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
36 °C
9 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
34 °C
6 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
32 °C
6 km/h
258 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
33 °C
9 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
34 °C
7 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
23 °C
33 °C
5 km/h
251 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
31 °C
4 km/h
361 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
31 °C
6 km/h
146 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
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