Climate Insights for San Carlos

, Departamento de Río San Juan, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
29°C peak
Coldest
February
24°C low
Wettest
October
328mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in San Carlos is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2318mm of precipitation falls per year. San Carlos receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Carlos 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Feb Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Mar Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Apr Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° May Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jun Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jul Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Aug Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Sep Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Nov Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Dec Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 24°
Max
Average
Min

San Carlos has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°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: 101mm Feb Precipitation: 63mm Mar Precipitation: 50mm Apr Precipitation: 51mm May Precipitation: 198mm Jun Precipitation: 274mm Jul Precipitation: 293mm Aug Precipitation: 248mm Sep Precipitation: 243mm Oct Precipitation: 328mm Nov Precipitation: 290mm Dec Precipitation: 181mm
Precipitation

San Carlos is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2318mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 193mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 328mm of rainfall. July and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 50mm. That's 278mm 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: 25km/h Feb Wind Speed: 25km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 23km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 23km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed

San Carlos is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 25km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 18km/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 San Carlos, which began on March 20, 2026. San Carlos 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 24°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 299mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 814mm across the season with a monthly average of 271mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 861mm across the season with a monthly average of 287mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 344mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Winds are moderate at around 25km/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 San Carlos 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
24 °C
27 °C
25 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Feb
24 °C
28 °C
25 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
29 °C
25 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
29 °C
23 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
198 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
274 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
293 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
248 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
243 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
328 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
290 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
27 °C
24 km/h
181 mm
0 cm
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