Climate of Chinandega, Nicaragua
Area-weighted average across Chinandega. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Chinandega, a subdivision of Nicaragua, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 26.3°C / 79.3°F in December to 29.1°C / 84.4°F in April, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in to 368 mm / 14.5 in depending on the season (1715 mm / 67.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7°C80.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.4°C81.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.3°C82.9°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 29.1°C84.4°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 28.5°C83.3°F | 220 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.2°C81°F | 296 mm11.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.5°C81.5°F | 172 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 211 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.6°C79.9°F | 368 mm14.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.5°C79.7°F | 341 mm13.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.4°C79.5°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| December | 26.3°C79.3°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chinandega?
The best months to visit Chinandega, Nicaragua for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 29.1°C / 84.4°F, and the driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Chinandega?
Chinandega, Nicaragua has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.3°C / 79.3°F in December to 29.1°C / 84.4°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1715 mm / 67.5 in, with the wettest month being September (368 mm / 14.5 in) and the driest January (2 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Chinandega?
The hottest month in Chinandega is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 29.1°C / 84.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Chinandega?
The coldest month in Chinandega is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.3°C / 79.3°F.
When does it rain most in Chinandega?
The wettest month in Chinandega is September, averaging about 368 mm / 14.5 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in.