Climate Insights for Belén

, Departamento de Rivas, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
30°C peak
Coldest
January
24°C low
Wettest
October
387mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Belén is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1754mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 387mm of rainfall. Belén is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Feb Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Mar Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 25° Apr Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° May Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 26° Jun Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jul Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Aug Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Sep Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Dec Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25°
Max
Average
Min

Belén has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January 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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 8mm Apr Precipitation: 20mm May Precipitation: 285mm Jun Precipitation: 250mm Jul Precipitation: 122mm Aug Precipitation: 180mm Sep Precipitation: 250mm Oct Precipitation: 387mm Nov Precipitation: 178mm Dec Precipitation: 55mm
Precipitation

Belén is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1754mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 146mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 387mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 8mm. That's 380mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Belén is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Belén, which began on June 21, 2026. Belén 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 24°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 312mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 551mm across the season with a monthly average of 184mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 816mm across the season with a monthly average of 272mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 74mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Belén 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
24 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Feb
24 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
30 °C
6 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
285 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
26 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
250 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
250 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
387 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
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