When to go · Nicaragua
Nicaragua in June
Mixed month. Afternoon storms; mornings clear; big south swells for surfers.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Nicaragua
- Prices
- Low
- Nicaragua
Verdict
Afternoon storms; mornings clear; big south swells for surfers.
Is another month better than June?
June is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- JanuaryGreatDry, green after the rains, windy on the lake; good surf and offshore winds in the south.
- FebruaryGreatDry and warm; Granada's poetry festival some years (check).
- MarchGreatDry and hot; Semana Santa may fall here (check) — beaches fill.
- NovemberGoodRains ease; roads dry out by the end of the month.
Weather in June
- Pacific lowlands · 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.
- Northern highlands · Matagalpa, Estelí, Jinotegarainy
Cooler coffee country (15–25 °C (59–77 °F)); cloud forest reserves are wet most of the year.Cooler coffee country (59–77 °F (15–25 °C)); 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.Dry season roughly December–April; the rains run May–October with afternoon downpours. Managua sits low and holds heat — 90 °F (32 °C)+ 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.Warm year-round, sea about 81–84 °F (27–29 °C). 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.Cooler than the Pacific all year; rainy season roughly May–October, heaviest Sep–Oct. Mornings can be chilly — 59 °F (15 °C) 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.Dry season roughly December–April; rains May–October with the heaviest downpours September–October. The lake and coast stay hot year-round — 86 °F (30 °C)+ most days.
- Granada31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 16 rain days
- Altagracia32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 14 rain days
- Balgue32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 12 rain days
- Big Corn Island30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 20 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 20 rain days
- Bilwi31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 15 rain days
- Bluefields31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 15 rain days
- Boaco29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 13 rain days
- Chinandega32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 14 rain days
- Corinto33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 13 rain days
- El Castillo31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 20 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 20 rain days
- Estelí29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 14 rain days
- Jinotega27 °C (81 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 16 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 16 rain days
- Juigalpa32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 12 rain days
- Las Peñitas32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 9 rain days
- León31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 306 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 306 rain days
- Little Corn Island30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 18 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 18 rain days
- Managua31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 22 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 22 rain days
- Masaya32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 12 rain days
- Matagalpa28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 15 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 15 rain days
- Moyogalpa33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 14 rain days
- Ocotal28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 14 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 14 rain days
- Pearl Lagoon30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 14 rain days
- Playa Gigante32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 9 rain days
- Playa Maderas33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 10 rain days
- Playa Santo Domingo33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 12 rain days
- Poneloya34 °C (93 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 7 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 81 °F (27 °C), 7 rain days
- Popoyo32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 12 rain days
- Rama33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 14 rain days
- Rivas33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 10 rain days
- San Carlos30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 20 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 20 rain days
- San Juan del Norte33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 15 rain days
- San Juan del Sur31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 14 rain days
- San Miguelito30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 14 rain days
- Solentiname Islands32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 14 rain days
- Somoto35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 2 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nicaragua
- Low
- Prices · Nicaragua
- Low
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Verdict
Jun: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Crowds
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Jun: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jan: 1
June: Afternoon storms; mornings clear; big south swells for surfers.
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