When to go · El Castillo
El Castillo in June
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) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 20
- Crowds
- Low
- Nicaragua overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nicaragua overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Nov (heavy rain, boat delays); Feb–Apr for shrimp closures.
Is another month better than June?
June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside El Castillo's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, easier river travel).
- JanuaryGreatInside El Castillo's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, easier river travel).
- FebruaryGreatInside El Castillo's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, easier river travel).
- MarchGreatInside El Castillo's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, easier river travel).
Weather in June
- El CastilloHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 20 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 20 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nicaragua overall
- Low
- Prices · Nicaragua overall
- Low
Nicaragua overall: Afternoon storms; mornings clear; big south swells for surfers.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in El Castillo, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Jun: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 20
Jan: 12 (better)
Crowds
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Jun: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jan: 0
June: 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast