When to go · San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable)). Across Nicaragua: Rain returns; Santo Domingo festival in Managua (1–10 Aug).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Low
- Nicaragua overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nicaragua overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable)). Across Nicaragua: Rain returns; Santo Domingo festival in Managua (1–10 Aug).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside San Juan del Sur's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable).
- DecemberGreatInside San Juan del Sur's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable).
- JanuaryGreatInside San Juan del Sur's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable).
- FebruaryGreatInside San Juan del Sur's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable).
Weather in August
- San Juan del SurHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 13 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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nicaragua overall
- Low
- Prices · Nicaragua overall
- Low
Nicaragua overall: Rain returns; Santo Domingo festival in Managua (1–10 Aug).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Juan del Sur, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 13
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable)). Across Nicaragua: Rain returns; Santo Domingo festival in Managua (1–10 Aug).
January: Inside San Juan del Sur's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable).
San Juan del Sur: 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