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Nicaragua in July

Mixed month. Canícula dry spell some years; 19 July political rallies in Managua.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Crowds
Medium
Nicaragua
Prices
Medium
Nicaragua

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Nicaragua

Canícula dry spell some years; 19 July political rallies in Managua.

Is another month better than July?

July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in July

  • Pacific lowlands · Granada, León, Managua, Ometepe, San Juan del Surfine

    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.

  • Northern highlands · Matagalpa, Estelí, Jinotegarainy

    Cooler coffee country (15–25 °C (59–77 °F)); cloud forest reserves are wet most of the year.

  • Caribbean coast · Corn Islands, Bluefields, Pearl Lagoon, Río San Juanrainy

    Rain possible any month; hurricanes and tropical storms mostly Aug–Oct (Iota and Eta hit in 2020).

  • Capital Region: Managua and the lowlands · Capital Region, 50–500 mrainy

    Dry season roughly December–April; the rains run May–October with afternoon downpours. Managua sits low and holds heat — 32 °C (90 °F)+ most of the year.

  • Caribbean Nicaragua: Corn Islands · Caribbean Sea, offshorerainy

    Warm year-round, sea about 27–29 °C (81–84 °F). Rain showers most months; trade winds December–April.

  • Caribbean Nicaragua: Mainland coast (Bluefields, Pearl Lagoon, Bilwi) · Atlantic lowlands and lagoonsrainy

    Bluefields averages around 225 rainy days a year; March–April is the driest window. Hurricanes roughly June–December.

  • Northern Highlands: Highland towns (Estelí, Matagalpa, Jinotega) · 1,000 m+ interiorrainy

    Cooler than the Pacific all year; rainy season roughly May–October, heaviest Sep–Oct. Mornings can be chilly — 15 °C (59 °F) or less.

  • Northern Highlands: Somoto and the border lowlands · Pan-American corridor northrainy

    Warmer and drier-feeling than the coffee towns; canyon water is low in the dry season.

  • Northern Pacific Coast: León and the coastal plain · León, Chinandega, Las Peñitas, Poneloyarainy

    Dry season December–April, hottest March–April; rains May–October, usually afternoon and evening. Coastal wind picks up in the afternoon.

  • Rio San Juan Region: San Carlos and the river · Lake Cocibolca shore and the Rio San Juanrainy

    Hot and humid year-round; the dry months (roughly December–April) are easier for boat travel and hiking. Rain peaks June–October.

  • Southern Pacific Coast: Pacific lowlands and lake · Granada, Rivas, San Juan del Sur, Ometeperainy

    Dry season roughly December–April; rains May–October with the heaviest downpours September–October. The lake and coast stay hot year-round — 30 °C (86 °F)+ most days.

  • Granada31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Altagracia31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Balgue31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days
  • Big Corn Island30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 22 rain days
  • Bilwi31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 16 rain days
  • Bluefields31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 16 rain days
  • Boaco29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 12 rain days
  • Chinandega32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Corinto33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • El Castillo30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 22 rain days
  • Estelí28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 13 rain days
  • Jinotega26 °C (79 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 17 rain days
  • Juigalpa31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days
  • Las Peñitas31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • León32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 152 rain days
  • Little Corn Island30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 20 rain days
  • Managua31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Masaya31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Matagalpa27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 16 rain days
  • Moyogalpa33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ocotal28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 12 rain days
  • Pearl Lagoon29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Playa Gigante31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Playa Maderas33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Playa Santo Domingo33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 14 rain days
  • Poneloya33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 9 rain days
  • Popoyo32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Rama33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Rivas33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • San Carlos29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 22 rain days
  • San Juan del Norte33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 16 rain days
  • San Juan del Sur31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • San Miguelito30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Solentiname Islands31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days
  • Somoto34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Revolution Day

    19 Jul

    Official rallies in Managua; roads closed — keep away.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nicaragua
Medium
Prices · Nicaragua
Medium

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jul: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Jul: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Jul: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jul: 1

    Jan: 1

July: Canícula dry spell some years; 19 July political rallies in Managua.

January: Dry, green after the rains, windy on the lake; good surf and offshore winds in the south.

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

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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