Climate of Chontales, Nicaragua
Area-weighted average across Chontales. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Chontales, a subdivision of Nicaragua, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in December to 26.9°C / 80.4°F in May, with rainfall from 23 mm / 0.9 in to 291 mm / 11.5 in depending on the season (1799 mm / 70.8 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 | 24.4°C75.9°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| February | 24.9°C76.8°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 25.9°C78.6°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| April | 26.6°C79.9°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 26.9°C80.4°F | 145 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.8°C78.4°F | 291 mm11.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.6°C78.1°F | 265 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.4°C77.7°F | 234 mm9.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.4°C77.7°F | 260 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.3°C77.5°F | 248 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.8°C76.6°F | 124 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.2°C75.6°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chontales?
The best months to visit Chontales, Nicaragua for sunny, dry weather are February, March, April. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 26.9°C / 80.4°F, and the driest is March with about 23 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Chontales?
Chontales, Nicaragua has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in December to 26.9°C / 80.4°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1799 mm / 70.8 in, with the wettest month being June (291 mm / 11.5 in) and the driest March (23 mm / 0.9 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Chontales?
The hottest month in Chontales is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.9°C / 80.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Chontales?
The coldest month in Chontales is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
When does it rain most in Chontales?
The wettest month in Chontales is June, averaging about 291 mm / 11.5 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 23 mm / 0.9 in.