Best time to visit Nicaragua

The climate in Nicaragua through the year

When to go

Nicaragua scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in January and February, with an average of 69 out of 100 in February across the 6 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in February range from 28°C in Matagalpa to 35°C in Playa Montelimar. March–April and November–December are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in May (28), with daytime highs from 30°C to 35°C.

Where in the country

In February, the highest scores are in Matagalpa (91), León (68) and Masaya (67), while Playa Montelimar scores 59. The destinations do not all peak at the same time:

• February: Managua, Masaya, Matagalpa and Playa Montelimar
• January: León and Chinandega

Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest

Over the year, Playa Montelimar is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 34°C) and Matagalpa the coolest (29°C). Playa Montelimar gets the most precipitation, about 2,050 mm a year, and Managua the least, about 1,240 mm. The warmest sea is at Chinandega: 30°C in August.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Nicaragua averages 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday: November–April. Best in February: León (93), Masaya (92) and Chinandega (92)
• Hiking: February. Best in February: Matagalpa (71), Managua (64) and León (64)