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Best time to go to Managua

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Managua.
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When is the best time to visit Managua?

In general the best time to visit Managua is probably January, February, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are March, April, May, while the coldest months are January, June, October.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sun tanning holiday is March, April, May. Average maximum temperatures are up to +95°F in April and it has 7 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Managua in different months

This is the average weather in Managua for each month based on historic data:

In January, February, December the weather is great. There are an average of 15 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +72°F to +90°F.

March usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +93°F during March.

In April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 177 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 298 mm in September.

Climate in Managua

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Managua for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+95°F+99°F+102°F+102°F+102°F+97°F+95°F+99°F+99°F+99°F+99°F+95°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+90°F+91°F+93°F+95°F+93°F+90°F+90°F+90°F+90°F+88°F+90°F+90°F
Minimum Temperature
+63°F+64°F+64°F+68°F+70°F+70°F+70°F+70°F+70°F+68°F+64°F+64°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
686664647482798184857871
Rain, mm
3362920827317422329829510313
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
443322321123
Sunny Days
1515157100000311
Cloud Days
1091011513201510
Rainy Days
656112325252524251910
Snowy Days
000000000000

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Managua during the whole year:
The hottest month in Managua is April with average maximum temperature going up to +95°F. The coldest month is October with the lowest temperatures of +73°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Managua looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Managua is October with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 64%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Managua during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 15 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 3 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 24 rainy days and 298 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Managua:

What is the hottest month in Managua?

The hottest month in Managua is April with average maximum temperature of +95°F.

What is the coldest month in Managua?

The coldest month in Managua is October with minimum temperatures of +73°F.

Is Managua worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Managua usually has great weather. The best month is probably April with +95°F and 7 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Managua?

if you're looking to visit Managua when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, October, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 3 mm of rain.

Monthly weather in Managua

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Managua, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.