Climate Insights for Santo Tomás

Nicaragua

Hottest
April
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
January
21°C low71°F low
Wettest
October
297 mm rain11.7 in 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 1,594 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 297 mm 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.The climate in Santo Tomás is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 62.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 11.7 in 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 71°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°FebMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°MarMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°AprMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°MayMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°DecMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 22°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°F
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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.Santo Tomás sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 90°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 32mmFebPrecipitation: 28mmMarPrecipitation: 25mmAprPrecipitation: 41mmMayPrecipitation: 180mmJunPrecipitation: 252mmJulPrecipitation: 143mmAugPrecipitation: 177mmSepPrecipitation: 212mmOctPrecipitation: 297mmNovPrecipitation: 147mmDecPrecipitation: 60mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inMarPrecipitation: 1inAprPrecipitation: 1.6inMayPrecipitation: 7.1inJunPrecipitation: 9.9inJulPrecipitation: 5.6inAugPrecipitation: 7inSepPrecipitation: 8.3inOctPrecipitation: 11.7inNovPrecipitation: 5.8inDecPrecipitation: 2.4in
Precipitation

Santo Tomás is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,594 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 133 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 297 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 25 mm. That's 272 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.Santo Tomás is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 62.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 11.7 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1 in. That's 10.7 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
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.Santo Tomás is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb25°76°F
Mar26°78°F
Apr27°80°F
May27°81°F
Jun26°78°F
Jul26°78°F
Aug26°78°F
Sep26°78°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec24°76°F

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 40 mm 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.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 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°F. 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.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 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
21 °C71 °F
28 °C82 °F
17 km/h10 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C71 °F
29 °C84 °F
17 km/h10 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C71 °F
30 °C87 °F
16 km/h10 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
14 km/h8 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C74 °F
32 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
180 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
252 mm9.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
29 °C84 °F
15 km/h9 mph
143 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
177 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h5 mph
212 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
30 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
297 mm11.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
28 °C82 °F
16 km/h10 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in