When is the best time to go to Matagalpa

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Matagalpa, 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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Matagalpa weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Matagalpa 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

Matagalpa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 83mm 7.1hrs 12.2hrs

Warm and a little damp weather often prevails in Matagalpa during the month of January

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 Matagalpa.

January is in the winter in Matagalpa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Matagalpa with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Matagalpa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 39mm 7.9hrs 12.5hrs

February in Matagalpa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Matagalpa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Matagalpa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Matagalpa with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Matagalpa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 27mm 8.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Matagalpa is characteristically warm and dry.

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

March is in the spring in Matagalpa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Matagalpa with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Matagalpa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 37mm 7.7hrs 13.1hrs

Matagalpa's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Matagalpa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Matagalpa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Matagalpa with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Matagalpa weather in April »

May

Matagalpa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 162mm 7.1hrs 13.5hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Matagalpa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Matagalpa with around 162mm 6.4 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Matagalpa weather in May »

June

Matagalpa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 290mm 5.6hrs 12.2hrs

June is a very wet, humid month in Matagalpa and the temperature is generally warm.

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

June is in the summer in Matagalpa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Matagalpa with around 290mm 11.4 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Matagalpa weather in June »

July

Matagalpa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 248mm 5.5hrs 12.5hrs

July in Matagalpa is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Matagalpa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Matagalpa with around 248mm 9.8 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Matagalpa weather in July »

August

Matagalpa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 213mm 6.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Matagalpa is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in Matagalpa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Matagalpa with around 213mm 8.4 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.

Matagalpa weather in August »

September

Matagalpa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 268mm 6hrs 13.1hrs

Matagalpa's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Matagalpa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Matagalpa with around 268mm 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Matagalpa weather in September »

October

Matagalpa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 251mm 6.4hrs 13.5hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Matagalpa and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Matagalpa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Matagalpa with around 251mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Matagalpa weather in October »

November

Matagalpa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 105mm 6.8hrs 12.2hrs

Warm, humid and damp weather often prevails in Matagalpa during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Matagalpa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Matagalpa with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Matagalpa weather in November »

December

Matagalpa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 71mm 6.8hrs 12.5hrs

December in Matagalpa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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 Matagalpa.

December is in the winter in Matagalpa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Matagalpa with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Matagalpa weather in December »

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Matagalpa weather stats

Matagalpa weather statistics
Hottest month: May 28°C 82.4°F
Driest month: March 27mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: March 8.3hrs
Coldest month: January 24.4°C 75.9°F
Wettest month: June 290mm 11.4ins
Warmest sea: June 29.1°C 84.4°F
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