Climate Insights for Río Blanco

, Departamento de Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Hottest
May
31°C peak
Coldest
February
20°C low
Wettest
June
244mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Río Blanco is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1562mm of precipitation falls per year. Río Blanco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Río Blanco 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Temperature

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

Río Blanco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 31°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 24°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: 41mm Feb Precipitation: 38mm Mar Precipitation: 38mm Apr Precipitation: 50mm May Precipitation: 181mm Jun Precipitation: 244mm Jul Precipitation: 175mm Aug Precipitation: 162mm Sep Precipitation: 179mm Oct Precipitation: 235mm Nov Precipitation: 145mm Dec Precipitation: 73mm
Precipitation

Río Blanco is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1562mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 244mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 38mm. That's 206mm less than June, 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: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Río Blanco 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 January, averaging 16km/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 6km/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, 13km/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 Río Blanco, which began on March 20, 2026. Río Blanco 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 May at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 269mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 581mm across the season with a monthly average of 194mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 559mm across the season with a monthly average of 186mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 153mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. 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 24°
Mar 25°
Apr 26°
May 27°
Jun 25°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 25°
Oct 25°
Nov 25°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Río Blanco is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm per month. By contrast, May 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 Río Blanco 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
20 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
30 °C
15 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
181 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
244 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
175 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
179 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
235 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
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