Climate of Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua
Point-value climate at Puerto Cabezas (North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua). Population approximately 43,001.
Located in North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua, Puerto Cabezas has a tropical climate. Population approximately 43,001. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in January to 27.4°C / 81.3°F in May, with rainfall varying from 44 mm / 1.7 in (March) to 379 mm / 14.9 in (July) — about 2602 mm / 102.4 in across the year. Puerto Cabezas is the capital of North Caribbean Coast. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Puerto Cabezas's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5°C76.1°F | 138 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.7°C76.5°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| March | 26°C78.8°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| April | 26.7°C80.1°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| May | 27.4°C81.3°F | 178 mm7″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.8°C80.2°F | 345 mm13.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.7°C80.1°F | 379 mm14.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.6°C79.9°F | 337 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.8°C80.2°F | 282 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.5°C79.7°F | 323 mm12.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.6°C78.1°F | 262 mm10.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.8°C76.6°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Puerto Cabezas?
Puerto Cabezas does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Puerto Cabezas's warmest month is May at an average of 27.4°C / 81.3°F, and its driest month is March with about 44 mm / 1.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Puerto Cabezas?
Puerto Cabezas, in North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in January to 27.4°C / 81.3°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 2602 mm / 102.4 in, with the wettest month being July (379 mm / 14.9 in) and the driest March (44 mm / 1.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Puerto Cabezas in May?
The average temperature in Puerto Cabezas in May is 27.4°C / 81.3°F, with rainfall of about 178 mm / 7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Puerto Cabezas?
The driest month in Puerto Cabezas is March, with about 44 mm / 1.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26°C / 78.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Puerto Cabezas?
The wettest month in Puerto Cabezas is July, with approximately 379 mm / 14.9 in of average monthly rainfall.