Climate of Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Area-weighted average across Matagalpa. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Matagalpa, a subdivision of Nicaragua, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.4°C / 72.3°F in January to 25.6°C / 78.1°F in May, with rainfall from 25 mm / 1 in to 283 mm / 11.1 in depending on the season (1783 mm / 70.2 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 | 22.4°C72.3°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| February | 23°C73.4°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 24.2°C75.6°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 25°C77°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| May | 25.6°C78.1°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.5°C76.1°F | 283 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 24°C75.2°F | 268 mm10.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 24°C75.2°F | 232 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.2°C75.6°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.1°C75.4°F | 237 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.3°C73.9°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 22.6°C72.7°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Matagalpa?
The best months to visit Matagalpa, Nicaragua for sunny, dry weather are February, March, April. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 25.6°C / 78.1°F, and the driest is March with about 25 mm / 1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Matagalpa?
Matagalpa, Nicaragua has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.4°C / 72.3°F in January to 25.6°C / 78.1°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1783 mm / 70.2 in, with the wettest month being June (283 mm / 11.1 in) and the driest March (25 mm / 1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Matagalpa?
The hottest month in Matagalpa is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.6°C / 78.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Matagalpa?
The coldest month in Matagalpa is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.4°C / 72.3°F.
When does it rain most in Matagalpa?
The wettest month in Matagalpa is June, averaging about 283 mm / 11.1 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 25 mm / 1 in.