When is the best time to go to San Carlos

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit San Carlos 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

San Carlos January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 99mm 6.5hrs 12.3hrs

The climate in San Carlos during January can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit San Carlos, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in San Carlos and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in San Carlos with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

San Carlos February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 47mm 6.9hrs 12.5hrs

February in San Carlos is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit San Carlos, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in San Carlos and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in San Carlos with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

San Carlos March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 25mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in San Carlos is characteristically hot, humid and dry.

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

March is in the spring in San Carlos and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in San Carlos with around 25mm 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

San Carlos April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 30mm 7.4hrs 13.1hrs

San Carlos's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit San Carlos, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in San Carlos and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in San Carlos with around 30mm 1.2 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

San Carlos May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 167mm 7.7hrs 13.4hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in San Carlos and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in San Carlos with around 167mm 6.6 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

San Carlos June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 308mm 6.3hrs 12.3hrs

June is a very wet, humid month in San Carlos and the temperature is generally hot.

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 San Carlos.

June is in the summer in San Carlos and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in San Carlos with around 308mm 12.1 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

San Carlos July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 323mm 6.7hrs 12.5hrs

July in San Carlos is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in San Carlos and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in San Carlos with around 323mm 12.7 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

San Carlos August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 288mm 6.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in San Carlos is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in San Carlos and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in San Carlos with around 288mm 11.4 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.

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September

San Carlos September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 246mm 6.2hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in San Carlos and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in San Carlos with around 246mm 9.7 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

San Carlos October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 253mm 6.3hrs 13.4hrs

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

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 San Carlos.

October is in the fall / autumn in San Carlos and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in San Carlos with around 253mm 10 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

San Carlos November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 191mm 6.3hrs 12.3hrs

November in San Carlos is generally wet 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 an okay time to visit San Carlos.

November is in the fall / autumn in San Carlos and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in San Carlos with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

San Carlos December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 156mm 6.4hrs 12.5hrs

December in San Carlos is generally wet 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 an okay time to visit San Carlos.

December is in the winter in San Carlos and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in San Carlos with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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San Carlos weather stats

San Carlos weather statistics
Hottest month: April 32.2°C 90°F
Driest month: March 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: May 7.7hrs
Coldest month: November 29°C 84.2°F
Wettest month: July 323mm 12.7ins
Warmest sea: September 28.9°C 84°F
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