When is the best time to go to Masaya

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Masaya, Nicaragua. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Masaya weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Masaya are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Masaya January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 6mm 8.5hrs 12.3hrs

January is a very dry, humid month in Masaya and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Masaya, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Masaya and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Masaya with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Masaya weather in January »

February

Masaya February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 5mm 9.6hrs 12.5hrs

February in Masaya is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Masaya.

February is in the winter in Masaya and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Masaya with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Masaya weather in February »

March

Masaya March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 4mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Masaya is characteristically hot and very dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Masaya.

March is in the spring in Masaya and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Masaya with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Masaya weather in March »

April

Masaya April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 12mm 9.1hrs 13.1hrs

Masaya's weather in April is typically hot and dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Masaya.

April is in the spring in Masaya and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Masaya with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Masaya weather in April »

May

Masaya May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 176mm 8.4hrs 13.4hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Masaya and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Masaya for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Masaya and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Masaya with around 176mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Masaya weather in May »

June

Masaya June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 231mm 7hrs 12.3hrs

The climate in Masaya during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Masaya for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Masaya and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Masaya with around 231mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Masaya weather in June »

July

Masaya July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 149mm 6.9hrs 12.5hrs

July in Masaya is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Masaya for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Masaya and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Masaya with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Masaya weather in July »

August

Masaya August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 163mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Masaya is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Masaya for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Masaya and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Masaya with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Masaya weather in August »

September

Masaya September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 266mm 6.7hrs 13.1hrs

Masaya's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Masaya for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Masaya and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Masaya with around 266mm 10.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Masaya weather in September »

October

Masaya October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 319mm 6.4hrs 13.4hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Masaya and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Masaya for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Masaya and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Masaya with around 319mm 12.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Masaya weather in October »

November

Masaya November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 64mm 7.4hrs 12.3hrs

Masaya's weather in November is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Masaya.

November is in the fall / autumn in Masaya and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Masaya with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Masaya weather in November »

December

Masaya December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 20mm 7.7hrs 12.5hrs

December in Masaya is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Masaya, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Masaya and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Masaya with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Masaya weather in December »

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Masaya weather stats

Masaya weather statistics
Hottest month: May 31.4°C 88.5°F
Driest month: March 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: February 9.6hrs
Coldest month: December 28.7°C 83.7°F
Wettest month: October 319mm 12.6ins
Warmest sea: June 29°C 84.2°F
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