Climate Insights for Masaya

, Departamento de Masaya, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
33°C peak
Coldest
January
22°C low
Wettest
October
305mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Masaya is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1405mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 305mm of rainfall. Masaya is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, March, 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: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22° Feb Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Mar Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Apr Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° May Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Jun Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Sep Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Oct Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Nov Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Dec Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23°
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Average
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Masaya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 33°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°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: 4mm Feb Precipitation: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 22mm May Precipitation: 183mm Jun Precipitation: 263mm Jul Precipitation: 117mm Aug Precipitation: 144mm Sep Precipitation: 196mm Oct Precipitation: 305mm Nov Precipitation: 142mm Dec Precipitation: 23mm
Precipitation

Masaya is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1405mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 305mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3mm. That's 302mm 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: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Masaya is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 23km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 14km/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 Masaya, which began on March 20, 2026. Masaya 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 33°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 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 209mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 524mm across the season with a monthly average of 175mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 643mm across the season with a monthly average of 214mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 29mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 23km/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 Masaya 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
30 °C
23 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
31 °C
23 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
32 °C
22 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
33 °C
19 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
32 °C
16 km/h
183 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
263 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
30 °C
21 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
30 °C
17 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
196 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
305 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
30 °C
22 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
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