Nicaragua Weather Forecast
Nicaragua weather: 82°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Nicaragua is a country in North America. Nicaragua is a country in North America with its capital at Managua. It has a population of about 7 million. The capital is Managua.
Right now it is 82°F (28°C) in Nicaragua with mainly clear. It feels like 86°F. Today runs from 76°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 16%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Nicaragua is January, February, March and December. The climate is tropical. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. April is the warmest month with average highs near 95°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 74°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 91°F is 4.1°F above the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Nicaragua today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Nicaragua right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:31 AM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Nicaragua
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 76° | 16% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 75° | 10% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 74° | 16% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 75° | 20% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 90° / 75° | 24% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 89° / 74° | 24% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 76° | 18% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 91° / 76° | 76% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 76° | 88% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 76° | 63% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 75° | 57% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 89° / 75° | 59% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 74° | 67% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 75° | 65% · 0,5 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 75° | 60% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 89° / 74° | 55% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
Climate in Nicaragua month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90° | 75° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 91° | 74° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 94° | 75° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 95° | 77° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 94° | 78° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 87° | 76° | 12,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 89° | 76° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 91° | 77° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 89° | 76° | 8,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 86° | 75° | 15,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 87° | 75° | 8,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 89° | 75° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Nicaragua
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Air quality and pollen in Nicaragua
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Nicaragua
Go in January, February, March and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nicaragua?
Nicaragua is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 12.1149, -86.2362. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Nicaragua right now?
It is currently 82°F (28°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 67% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Nicaragua?
January, February, March and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Nicaragua, which has a tropical climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Nicaragua in?
Nicaragua observes America/Managua (UTC-06:00). The local time is 6:31 AM.
How many people live in Nicaragua?
Nicaragua has a population of approximately 7 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 6:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
