Climate Overview
The climate in Bluefields is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2622mm of precipitation falls per year. Bluefields receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bluefields is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, September, April. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.
Temperature
Bluefields has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Bluefields is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2622mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 219mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 354mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 76mm. That's 277mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Bluefields is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
93 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Bluefields, which began on June 21, 2026. Bluefields 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 January near 23°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 23 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 442mm across the season with a monthly average of 147mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 941mm across the season with a monthly average of 314mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 24 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 874mm across the season with a monthly average of 291mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 23 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 365mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 Bluefields 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.
