Climate Insights for Matiguás

, Departamento de Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
31°C peak
Coldest
February
19°C low
Wettest
October
238mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Matiguás is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1492mm of precipitation falls per year. Matiguás receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Matiguás is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19° Feb Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Mar Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Apr Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 21° May Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Aug Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Oct Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Nov Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20° Dec Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Matiguás sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 31°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 37mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Mar Precipitation: 36mm Apr Precipitation: 52mm May Precipitation: 194mm Jun Precipitation: 231mm Jul Precipitation: 152mm Aug Precipitation: 150mm Sep Precipitation: 174mm Oct Precipitation: 238mm Nov Precipitation: 133mm Dec Precipitation: 63mm
Precipitation

Matiguás is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1492mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 124mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 238mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 33mm. That's 205mm 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: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Matiguás is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 16km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 11km/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 Matiguás, which began on March 20, 2026. Matiguás 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 281mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 533mm across the season with a monthly average of 178mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 545mm across the season with a monthly average of 182mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 133mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 23°
Mar 24°
Apr 26°
May 26°
Jun 25°
Jul 24°
Aug 24°
Sep 25°
Oct 24°
Nov 24°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Matiguás is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 42mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Matiguás 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
19 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
238 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
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