Climate Insights for Santo Tomás

Departamento de Chontales, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
32°C peak
Coldest
January
21°C low
Wettest
October
297mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Santo Tomás is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1594mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 297mm of rainfall. Santo Tomás 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Feb Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Mar Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 22° Apr Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° May Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jun Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Oct Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Nov Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Dec Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min

Santo Tomás sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 32°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°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: 32mm Feb Precipitation: 28mm Mar Precipitation: 25mm Apr Precipitation: 41mm May Precipitation: 180mm Jun Precipitation: 252mm Jul Precipitation: 143mm Aug Precipitation: 177mm Sep Precipitation: 212mm Oct Precipitation: 297mm Nov Precipitation: 147mm Dec Precipitation: 60mm
Precipitation

Santo Tomás is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1594mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 133mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 297mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 25mm. That's 272mm 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: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Santo Tomás 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 February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 17km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Santo Tomás, which began on September 23, 2026. Santo Tomás 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 21°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 32°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 246mm for the season, averaging 82mm 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 23 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 572mm across the season with a monthly average of 191mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 656mm across the season with a monthly average of 219mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 120mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

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

The best time to visit Santo Tomás is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 40mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°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 Santo Tomás 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
21 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
29 °C
17 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
32 °C
14 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
252 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
23 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
212 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
297 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
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