Climate Insights for El Sauce

, Departamento de León, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
37°C peak
Coldest
January
22°C low
Wettest
October
338mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in El Sauce is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1511mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 338mm of rainfall. El Sauce is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, February, November, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 22° Feb Max: 35° Average: 28° Min: 22° Mar Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 23° Apr Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 25° May Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 25° Jun Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jul Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 24° Aug Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 24° Sep Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 23° Oct Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Nov Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 22° Dec Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min

El Sauce sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 37°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 28°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 6mm Apr Precipitation: 38mm May Precipitation: 218mm Jun Precipitation: 276mm Jul Precipitation: 64mm Aug Precipitation: 161mm Sep Precipitation: 269mm Oct Precipitation: 338mm Nov Precipitation: 130mm Dec Precipitation: 10mm
Precipitation

El Sauce is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1511mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 338mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1mm. That's 337mm 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: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/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: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

El Sauce 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 February, averaging 19km/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 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 18km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 10km/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 Sauce, which began on March 20, 2026. El Sauce 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 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 37°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 262mm for the season, averaging 87mm 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 24 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 502mm across the season with a monthly average of 167mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 736mm across the season with a monthly average of 245mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 35°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 11mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 18km/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 Sauce 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
34 °C
18 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
35 °C
19 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
36 °C
16 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
37 °C
14 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
35 °C
11 km/h
218 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
276 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
34 °C
15 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
34 °C
12 km/h
161 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
33 °C
9 km/h
269 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
338 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
33 °C
17 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
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