Climate of Masaya, Nicaragua
Area-weighted average across Masaya. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Masaya, a subdivision of Nicaragua, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.7°C / 76.5°F in December to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in May, with rainfall from 9 mm / 0.4 in to 270 mm / 10.6 in depending on the season (1426 mm / 56.1 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 | 24.8°C76.6°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.4°C77.7°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.6°C79.9°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 27.4°C81.3°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 27.5°C81.5°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.7°C78.3°F | 255 mm10″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.7°C78.3°F | 149 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 175 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.6°C78.1°F | 270 mm10.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.6°C78.1°F | 262 mm10.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.9°C76.8°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| December | 24.7°C76.5°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Masaya?
The best months to visit Masaya, Nicaragua for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 27.5°C / 81.5°F, and the driest is March with about 9 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Masaya?
Masaya, Nicaragua has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.7°C / 76.5°F in December to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1426 mm / 56.1 in, with the wettest month being September (270 mm / 10.6 in) and the driest March (9 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Masaya?
The hottest month in Masaya is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.5°C / 81.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Masaya?
The coldest month in Masaya is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.7°C / 76.5°F.
When does it rain most in Masaya?
The wettest month in Masaya is September, averaging about 270 mm / 10.6 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 9 mm / 0.4 in.