Climate Insights for San José de Cusmapa

, Departamento de Madriz, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
34°C peak
Coldest
January
20°C low
Wettest
October
351mm rain
Best to Visit
January, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in San José de Cusmapa is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1746mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 351mm of rainfall. San José de Cusmapa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, 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: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20° Feb Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° Mar Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 21° Apr Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 22° May Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jun Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Aug Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Sep Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Oct Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Nov Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Dec Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

San José de Cusmapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 34°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 11mm Apr Precipitation: 62mm May Precipitation: 284mm Jun Precipitation: 324mm Jul Precipitation: 80mm Aug Precipitation: 188mm Sep Precipitation: 316mm Oct Precipitation: 351mm Nov Precipitation: 116mm Dec Precipitation: 11mm
Precipitation

San José de Cusmapa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1746mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 146mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 351mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1mm. That's 350mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

San José de Cusmapa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 20km/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 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, 14km/h in spring, 15km/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 San José de Cusmapa, which began on March 20, 2026. San José de Cusmapa 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 356mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 593mm across the season with a monthly average of 198mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 783mm across the season with a monthly average of 261mm. 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 31°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 14mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 25°
Mar 27°
Apr 27°
May 26°
Jun 25°
Jul 26°
Aug 26°
Sep 25°
Oct 25°
Nov 24°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit San José de Cusmapa is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 6mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for San José de Cusmapa 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
30 °C
20 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
31 °C
20 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
33 °C
17 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
34 °C
14 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
284 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
324 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
31 °C
18 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
316 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
351 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
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