Climate and Weather in Managua, Nicaragua

The climate of Managua

What is the capital of Nicaragua? Managua is the capital of the Central American country of Nicaragua. With 1.8 million inhabitants, it is the second largest city in Central America after Guatemala City. Managua is located on Lake Managua and was originally an Indian settlement. In 1819 the city of Leal Villa de Santiago de Managua was founded on this spot, which became the capital of Nicaragua in 1885. Earthquakes and civil wars have meant that the city regularly had to be partly rebuilt and restored. In times of political calm, the risk of natural disasters remains lurking. Managua is located in a region where there is always a risk of earthquakes, such as the disastrous earthquakes that largely destroyed the city in 1931 and 1972.

Managua has a tropical savanna climate (type Aw), with high maximum temperatures all year round, averaging between thirty and thirty-six degrees. In March and April the temperature can rise even further, after which the temperature drops slightly due to the onset of the rainy season. The combination of tropical temperatures and high relative humidity ensures that the perceived temperature is at a high level. On an annual basis, Managua receives almost two thousand millimeters of precipitation, the majority of which is in the period from May to November. During the rainy season, the rainfall is slightly less in July and August, after which September is on average the wettest month, with a long-term average of 404 millimeters.

Climate figures

The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).

	maximum temperature	minimum temperature	hours of sunshine per day	days of rainfall per month
January	32℃	21℃	8	3
February	32℃	21℃	9	2
March	34℃	22℃	9	2
April	35℃	23℃	9	3
May	33℃	24℃	8	12
June	31℃	23℃	6	18
July	30℃	23℃	7	22
August	31℃	23℃	7	23
September	30℃	22℃	7	16
October	30℃	22℃	6	18
November	31℃	21℃	7	19
December	30℃	22℃	7	13

What’s the weather like in Managua?

Here you will find the weather forecast for Managua. View the current weather in Managua and the forecast for the coming days, such as temperatures, the chance of precipitation, the wind direction and the wind strength. With this weather data you can see what kind of weather you can expect in Managua. Based on the climate statistics, we describe the weather per month in Managua. This is not a long-term forecast, but gives the average weather forecast for all months of the year. Do you want to see the detailed weather forecast for Managua? On the page with extra weather information we show the chance of snow, the wind chill, visibility, UV strength, air pressure and more good weather information.

An average weather picture per month can be compiled on the basis of long-term climate statistics, certain weather patterns and specific events.

The weather in January

In January, the average maximum temperature in Managua is around 32 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is 21 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 3 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for an almost dry month.

The weather in February

In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in Managua is around 32 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is 21 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 9 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 2 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for an almost dry month.

The weather in March

In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in Managua is around 34 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is 22 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 9 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 2 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.

The weather in April

In the month of April, the average maximum temperature in Managua is around 35 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 9 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 3 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.

The weather in May

In the month of May, the average maximum temperature in Managua is around 33 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.

The weather in June

In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Managua is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 18 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.

The weather in July

In July, the average maximum temperature in Managua is around 30 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 22 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.

The weather in August

In August, the average maximum temperature in Managua is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 23 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.

The weather in September

In September, the average maximum temperature in Managua is around 30 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 22 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.

The weather in October

In October, the average maximum temperature in Managua is around 30 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 22 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 18 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.

The weather in November

In November, the average maximum temperature in Managua is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 21 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the entire month there is precipitation for about 19 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.

The weather in December

In the month of December, the average maximum temperature in Managua is around 30 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is 22 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 13 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.