Climate Insights for Managua

Nicaragua

Hottest
April
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
January
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
October
266 mm rain10.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Managua is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,125 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 266 mm of rainfall. Managua 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, March, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Managua is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 44.3 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 10.5 in of rainfall. Managua 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, March, when temperatures can drop to 73°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 23°FebMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 23°MarMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 24°AprMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 25°MayMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 25°JunMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°JulMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°AugMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 25°SepMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°OctMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°NovMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°DecMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 93°FAverage: 83°FMin: 74°FMarMax: 96°FAverage: 85°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 97°FAverage: 87°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 95°FAverage: 85°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 92°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 92°FAverage: 83°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°F
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Min

Managua sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°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 23°C and an average of 28°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Managua sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 97°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 87°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 82°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 151mmJunPrecipitation: 211mmJulPrecipitation: 62mmAugPrecipitation: 111mmSepPrecipitation: 187mmOctPrecipitation: 266mmNovPrecipitation: 105mmDecPrecipitation: 11mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.1inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 6inJunPrecipitation: 8.3inJulPrecipitation: 2.4inAugPrecipitation: 4.4inSepPrecipitation: 7.3inOctPrecipitation: 10.5inNovPrecipitation: 4.1inDecPrecipitation: 0.4in
Precipitation

Managua is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,125 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 94 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 266 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 mm. That's 266 mm 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.Managua is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 10.5 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 10.5 in 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Managua 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 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/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, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Managua is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8mph 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 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Managua 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 Managua 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
23 °C73 °F
33 °C92 °F
18 km/h11 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C74 °F
34 °C93 °F
19 km/h12 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
35 °C96 °F
18 km/h11 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
36 °C97 °F
15 km/h9 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C78 °F
35 °C95 °F
10 km/h6 mph
151 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
32 °C90 °F
10 km/h6 mph
211 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
33 °C92 °F
15 km/h9 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C76 °F
34 °C92 °F
11 km/h7 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C76 °F
33 °C91 °F
8 km/h5 mph
187 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
266 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
10 km/h6 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
33 °C91 °F
16 km/h10 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in