When to go · El Castillo

El Castillo in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (heavy rain, boat delays); Feb–Apr for shrimp closures.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 21
Crowds: Low; Nicaragua overall
Prices: Low; Nicaragua overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for El Castillo

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (heavy rain, boat delays); Feb–Apr for shrimp closures.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

El CastilloHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 21 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 21 days

Nicaragua overall: Rain returns; Santo Domingo festival in Managua (1–10 Aug).

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in El Castillo, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (heavy rain, boat delays); Feb–Apr for shrimp closures.

January: Inside El Castillo's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, easier river travel).

El Castillo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.