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Somoto in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (rainy season, canyon may be closed).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Low
Nicaragua overall
Prices
Low
Nicaragua overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Somoto

Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (rainy season, canyon may be closed).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • SomotoHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Nicaragua overall
Low
Prices · Nicaragua overall
Low

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

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 7

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (rainy season, canyon may be closed).

January: Inside Somoto's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, check).

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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