Climate Insights for Cuapa

, Departamento de Chontales, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
31°C peak
Coldest
January
20°C low
Wettest
October
289mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cuapa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1704mm of precipitation falls per year. Cuapa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cuapa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, 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: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Feb Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Mar Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Apr Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° May Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Aug Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 22° Sep Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Nov Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Dec Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Cuapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 31°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 23°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: 45mm Feb Precipitation: 46mm Mar Precipitation: 37mm Apr Precipitation: 43mm May Precipitation: 283mm Jun Precipitation: 233mm Jul Precipitation: 145mm Aug Precipitation: 169mm Sep Precipitation: 201mm Oct Precipitation: 289mm Nov Precipitation: 140mm Dec Precipitation: 74mm
Precipitation

Cuapa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1704mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 289mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 37mm. That's 252mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Cuapa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Cuapa, which began on June 21, 2026. Cuapa 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 362mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 547mm across the season with a monthly average of 182mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 630mm across the season with a monthly average of 210mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 165mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 23°
Feb 23°
Mar 24°
Apr 26°
May 26°
Jun 25°
Jul 24°
Aug 24°
Sep 25°
Oct 24°
Nov 24°
Dec 23°

The best time to visit Cuapa is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 50mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°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 Cuapa 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
27 °C
5 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Mar
20 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
31 °C
3 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
283 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
22 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
233 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
169 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
201 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
289 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
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