Climate Insights for La Cruz de Río Grande

, Costa Caribe Sur, Nicaragua

Hottest
April
32°C peak
Coldest
January
22°C low
Wettest
June
308mm rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in La Cruz de Río Grande is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2321mm of precipitation falls per year. La Cruz de Río Grande receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Cruz de Río Grande 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 22°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Feb Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Mar Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Apr Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 23° May Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Jun Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Sep Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Oct Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Nov Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Dec Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min

La Cruz de Río Grande 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 28°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 75mm Feb Precipitation: 56mm Mar Precipitation: 54mm Apr Precipitation: 55mm May Precipitation: 296mm Jun Precipitation: 308mm Jul Precipitation: 266mm Aug Precipitation: 258mm Sep Precipitation: 255mm Oct Precipitation: 300mm Nov Precipitation: 271mm Dec Precipitation: 128mm
Precipitation

La Cruz de Río Grande is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2321mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 193mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 308mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 54mm. That's 253mm less than June, 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: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

La Cruz de Río Grande is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 3km/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 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

84 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in La Cruz de Río Grande, which began on June 21, 2026. La Cruz de Río Grande 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 — 84 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 406mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 831mm across the season with a monthly average of 277mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 825mm across the season with a monthly average of 275mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 259mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 28°
May 28°
Jun 27°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 27°
Oct 26°
Nov 26°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit La Cruz de Río Grande is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 75mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Cruz de Río Grande 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
29 °C
3 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
31 °C
3 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
296 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
308 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
24 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
266 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
258 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
255 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
300 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
271 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
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