Climate Insights for El Almendro

, Departamento de Río San Juan, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
32°C peak
Coldest
January
22°C low
Wettest
October
360mm rain
Best to Visit
January, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Almendro is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1728mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 360mm of rainfall. El Almendro 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Temperature

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

El Almendro has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. 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 22°C and an average of 25°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 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Feb Precipitation: 27mm Mar Precipitation: 22mm Apr Precipitation: 39mm May Precipitation: 261mm Jun Precipitation: 219mm Jul Precipitation: 138mm Aug Precipitation: 181mm Sep Precipitation: 231mm Oct Precipitation: 360mm Nov Precipitation: 149mm Dec Precipitation: 68mm
Precipitation

El Almendro is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1728mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 144mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 360mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 22mm. That's 337mm 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: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/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: 4km/h
Wind Speed

El Almendro 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 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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

90 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in El Almendro, which began on June 21, 2026. El Almendro 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 22°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 323mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 537mm across the season with a monthly average of 179mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 740mm across the season with a monthly average of 247mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 128mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. 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 25°
Feb 25°
Mar 26°
Apr 27°
May 27°
Jun 26°
Jul 26°
Aug 26°
Sep 26°
Oct 26°
Nov 25°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit El Almendro is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 51mm 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 El Almendro 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
22 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Mar
23 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
32 °C
4 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
261 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
24 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
219 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
181 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
360 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Airpult

Get accurate weather forecasts worldwide with real-time updates and severe weather alerts. Covering 6M+ locations with precise, reliable weather data.

© 2026 Samuenti GmbH. All rights reserved.

gb English
Metric (°C, km/h)

Confirm