Climate Insights for Providencia

Nicaragua

Hottest
May
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
January
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
June
325 mm rain12.8 in rain
Best to Visit
February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Providencia is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,459 mm of precipitation falls per year. Providencia receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Providencia is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Providencia is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 96.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Providencia receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Providencia is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 71°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°FebMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 22°MarMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°AprMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°MayMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 24°JunMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 23°NovMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°DecMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°F
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Min

Providencia has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Providencia has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 114mmFebPrecipitation: 81mmMarPrecipitation: 72mmAprPrecipitation: 85mmMayPrecipitation: 219mmJunPrecipitation: 325mmJulPrecipitation: 291mmAugPrecipitation: 259mmSepPrecipitation: 258mmOctPrecipitation: 322mmNovPrecipitation: 256mmDecPrecipitation: 178mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.5inFebPrecipitation: 3.2inMarPrecipitation: 2.8inAprPrecipitation: 3.3inMayPrecipitation: 8.6inJunPrecipitation: 12.8inJulPrecipitation: 11.5inAugPrecipitation: 10.2inSepPrecipitation: 10.2inOctPrecipitation: 12.7inNovPrecipitation: 10.1inDecPrecipitation: 7in
Precipitation

Providencia is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,459 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 205 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 325 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 72 mm. That's 253 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Providencia is a very wet location, receiving approximately 96.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 12.8 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2.8 in. That's 10 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Providencia is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 11km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Providencia is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar25°77°F
Apr26°79°F
May26°80°F
Jun26°78°F
Jul26°78°F
Aug26°78°F
Sep26°78°F
Oct25°78°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec24°76°F

The best time to visit Providencia is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 81 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 22°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Providencia is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 88°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 71°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Providencia 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 Providencia 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
22 °C71 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C71 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
30 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
85 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h5 mph
219 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
325 mm12.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h6 mph
291 mm11.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h5 mph
259 mm10.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
258 mm10.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
322 mm12.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
256 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in