Climate Insights for Jinotepe

, Departamento de Carazo, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
34°C peak
Coldest
January
23°C low
Wettest
October
350mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Jinotepe is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1433mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 350mm of rainfall. Jinotepe 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 23°C.

Temperature

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

Jinotepe sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 34°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°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: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 19mm May Precipitation: 179mm Jun Precipitation: 249mm Jul Precipitation: 91mm Aug Precipitation: 139mm Sep Precipitation: 215mm Oct Precipitation: 350mm Nov Precipitation: 172mm Dec Precipitation: 17mm
Precipitation

Jinotepe is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1433mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 119mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 350mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1mm. That's 349mm 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 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 27km/h Feb Wind Speed: 27km/h Mar Wind Speed: 26km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 23km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed

Jinotepe is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 14km/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 26km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 15km/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 Jinotepe, which began on March 20, 2026. Jinotepe 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 23°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 34°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 200mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 479mm across the season with a monthly average of 160mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 736mm across the season with a monthly average of 245mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 32°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 19mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/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 Jinotepe 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
23 °C
32 °C
27 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
32 °C
27 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
33 °C
26 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
34 °C
21 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
33 °C
17 km/h
179 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
31 °C
17 km/h
249 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
32 °C
23 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
32 °C
19 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
31 °C
15 km/h
215 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
350 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
31 °C
16 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
31 °C
24 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
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