Climate Insights for San Fernando

Nicaragua

Hottest
April
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
February
24°C low75°F low
Wettest
October
331 mm rain13 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in San Fernando is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,423 mm of precipitation falls per year. San Fernando receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Fernando 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.The climate in San Fernando is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 95.4 in of precipitation falls per year. San Fernando receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San Fernando 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 75°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°FebMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°MarMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°AprMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°MayMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°JulMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°AugMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°SepMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°OctMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°NovMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°F
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Min

San Fernando 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.San Fernando has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 118mmFebPrecipitation: 70mmMarPrecipitation: 53mmAprPrecipitation: 55mmMayPrecipitation: 202mmJunPrecipitation: 299mmJulPrecipitation: 304mmAugPrecipitation: 260mmSepPrecipitation: 234mmOctPrecipitation: 331mmNovPrecipitation: 308mmDecPrecipitation: 189mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.6inFebPrecipitation: 2.8inMarPrecipitation: 2.1inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inMayPrecipitation: 8inJunPrecipitation: 11.8inJulPrecipitation: 12inAugPrecipitation: 10.2inSepPrecipitation: 9.2inOctPrecipitation: 13inNovPrecipitation: 12.1inDecPrecipitation: 7.4in
Precipitation

San Fernando is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,423 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 202 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 331 mm of rainfall. November and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 53 mm. That's 279 mm 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.San Fernando is a very wet location, receiving approximately 95.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 13 in of rainfall. November and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2.1 in. That's 11 in 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

San Fernando is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/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 20km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.San Fernando is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 13mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Fernando 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 San Fernando 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
24 °C75 °F
27 °C81 °F
20 km/h13 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
28 °C82 °F
21 km/h13 mph
70 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
20 km/h12 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
29 °C85 °F
17 km/h11 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
202 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h8 mph
299 mm11.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
18 km/h11 mph
304 mm12 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h9 mph
260 mm10.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
234 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
331 mm13 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
27 °C81 °F
15 km/h9 mph
308 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C76 °F
27 °C81 °F
19 km/h12 mph
189 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in