Climate of South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua
Area-weighted average across South Caribbean Coast. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
South Caribbean Coast, a subdivision of Nicaragua, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24°C / 75.2°F in January to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in May, with rainfall from 50 mm / 2 in to 458 mm / 18 in depending on the season (2751 mm / 108.3 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°C75.2°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.4°C75.9°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| March | 25.5°C77.9°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| April | 26.2°C79.2°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| May | 26.6°C79.9°F | 210 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.7°C78.3°F | 364 mm14.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.4°C77.7°F | 458 mm18″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.3°C77.5°F | 369 mm14.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.6°C78.1°F | 275 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.5°C77.9°F | 298 mm11.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.8°C76.6°F | 238 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 24°C75.2°F | 186 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit South Caribbean Coast?
South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is May at 26.6°C / 79.9°F, and the driest is March at 50 mm / 2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of South Caribbean Coast?
South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24°C / 75.2°F in January to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 2751 mm / 108.3 in, with the wettest month being July (458 mm / 18 in) and the driest March (50 mm / 2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in South Caribbean Coast?
The hottest month in South Caribbean Coast is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.6°C / 79.9°F.
What is the coldest month in South Caribbean Coast?
The coldest month in South Caribbean Coast is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24°C / 75.2°F.
When does it rain most in South Caribbean Coast?
The wettest month in South Caribbean Coast is July, averaging about 458 mm / 18 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 50 mm / 2 in.