Climate of Rivas, Nicaragua
Area-weighted average across Rivas. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Rivas, a subdivision of Nicaragua, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.5°C / 77.9°F in December to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in May, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in to 331 mm / 13 in depending on the season (1753 mm / 69 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 | 25.6°C78.1°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26°C78.8°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 27°C80.6°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 27.5°C81.5°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 27.6°C81.7°F | 193 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.5°C79.7°F | 283 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.4°C79.5°F | 178 mm7″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.4°C79.5°F | 207 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.2°C79.2°F | 331 mm13″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.1°C79°F | 325 mm12.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.8°C78.4°F | 110 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.5°C77.9°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Rivas?
The best months to visit Rivas, Nicaragua for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 27.6°C / 81.7°F, and the driest is March with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Rivas?
Rivas, Nicaragua has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.5°C / 77.9°F in December to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1753 mm / 69 in, with the wettest month being September (331 mm / 13 in) and the driest March (10 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 Rivas?
The hottest month in Rivas is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.6°C / 81.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Rivas?
The coldest month in Rivas is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.5°C / 77.9°F.
When does it rain most in Rivas?
The wettest month in Rivas is September, averaging about 331 mm / 13 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 10 mm / 0.4 in.