When is the best time to go to San Juan del Sur

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit San Juan del Sur 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 Juan del Sur January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 20mm 7.9hrs 12.3hrs 27°C

January is a dry, humid month in San Juan del Sur and the temperature is generally hot.

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

January is in the winter in San Juan del Sur and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in San Juan del Sur with around 20mm 0.8 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

San Juan del Sur February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 6mm 8.4hrs 12.5hrs 27°C

February in San Juan del Sur is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit San Juan del Sur, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in San Juan del Sur and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in San Juan del Sur 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

San Juan del Sur March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 4mm 8.5hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

The weather in March in San Juan del Sur is characteristically hot and very dry.

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

March is in the spring in San Juan del Sur and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in San Juan del Sur 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

San Juan del Sur April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 15mm 8.4hrs 13.1hrs 28°C

San Juan del Sur's weather in April is typically hot, humid and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit San Juan del Sur, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in San Juan del Sur and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in San Juan del Sur with around 15mm 0.6 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

San Juan del Sur May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 163mm 7.6hrs 13.4hrs 29°C

May is a wet, humid month in San Juan del Sur and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the spring in San Juan del Sur and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in San Juan del Sur with around 163mm 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

San Juan del Sur June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 273mm 5.9hrs 12.3hrs 29°C

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in San Juan del Sur during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in San Juan del Sur and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in San Juan del Sur with around 273mm 10.7 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

San Juan del Sur July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 192mm 6.2hrs 12.5hrs 29°C

July in San Juan del Sur is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in San Juan del Sur 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 (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in San Juan del Sur with around 192mm 7.5 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

San Juan del Sur August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 203mm 5.9hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in August in San Juan del Sur is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the summer in San Juan del Sur and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in San Juan del Sur with around 203mm 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

San Juan del Sur September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 300mm 5.8hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

San Juan del Sur's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet 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 San Juan del Sur.

September is in the fall / autumn in San Juan del Sur and is typically the 4th 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 September is the 4th wettest month of the year in San Juan del Sur with around 300mm 11.8 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

San Juan del Sur October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 367mm 5.8hrs 13.4hrs 29°C

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

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 San Juan del Sur.

October is in the fall / autumn in San Juan del Sur 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 (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in San Juan del Sur with around 367mm 14.4 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

San Juan del Sur November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 116mm 7.2hrs 12.3hrs 28°C

November in San Juan del Sur is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in San Juan del Sur and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in San Juan del Sur with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

San Juan del Sur December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 38mm 7.3hrs 12.5hrs 27°C

December in San Juan del Sur is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the winter in San Juan del Sur and is typically the 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 December is the wettest month of the year in San Juan del Sur with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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San Juan del Sur weather stats

San Juan del Sur weather statistics
Hottest month: May 31.6°C 88.9°F
Driest month: March 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: February 8.4hrs
Coldest month: December 29.7°C 85.5°F
Wettest month: October 367mm 14.4ins
Warmest sea: June 29°C 84.2°F
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