Climate Insights for San José de Bocay

Municipio de San José de Bocay, Departamento de Jinotega, Nicaragua

Hottest
May
30°C peak
Coldest
February
18°C low
Wettest
June
294mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in San José de Bocay is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1939mm of precipitation falls per year. San José de Bocay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. San José de Bocay 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 18°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Feb Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 18° Mar Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19° Apr Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° May Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jun Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Nov Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Dec Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19°
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Average
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San José de Bocay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 30°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 71mm Feb Precipitation: 58mm Mar Precipitation: 59mm Apr Precipitation: 62mm May Precipitation: 212mm Jun Precipitation: 294mm Jul Precipitation: 241mm Aug Precipitation: 193mm Sep Precipitation: 207mm Oct Precipitation: 254mm Nov Precipitation: 171mm Dec Precipitation: 117mm
Precipitation

San José de Bocay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1939mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 162mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 294mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 58mm. That's 236mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

San José de Bocay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in San José de Bocay, which began on March 20, 2026. San José de Bocay 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 19 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 333mm across the season with a monthly average of 111mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 728mm across the season with a monthly average of 243mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 631mm across the season with a monthly average of 210mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 18 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 247mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 22°
Mar 23°
Apr 24°
May 25°
Jun 24°
Jul 24°
Aug 24°
Sep 24°
Oct 24°
Nov 23°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit San José de Bocay is during January, February, March and April, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 63mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°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 San José de Bocay 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
18 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
19 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
29 °C
12 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
212 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
294 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
241 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
193 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
207 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
254 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
27 °C
11 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
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