When to go · Managua

Managua in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May (hottest, humid), Sep–Oct (heaviest rain).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 28
Crowds: Low; Nicaragua overall
Prices: Low; Nicaragua overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Managua

Listed as a month to avoid: May (hottest, humid), Sep–Oct (heaviest rain).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

ManaguaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 28 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 28 days
Pacific lowlands, Nicaragua · Granada, León, Managua, Ometepe, San Juan del Surrainy
Dry and breezy December–April; León is one of the hottest cities in the region in April (36 °C (97 °F)+). A drier spell (canícula) often breaks the rains in July–August.Dry and breezy December–April; León is one of the hottest cities in the region in April (97 °F (36 °C)+). A drier spell (canícula) often breaks the rains in July–August.

Nicaragua overall: Heavy rain and flooding; some lodges close.

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

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: May (hottest, humid), Sep–Oct (heaviest rain).

January: Inside Managua's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season).

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