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San Juan del Sur weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to San Juan del Sur
Dec–Apr is dry and sunny; Mar–Apr is hot. May–Nov brings afternoon rain, cheaper rooms and better surf; hurricane remnants occasionally hit in Sep–Oct.
San Juan del Sur weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan30°2 mm
- Feb31°2 mm
- Mar32°3 mm
- Apr33°23 mm
- May32°187 mm
- Jun30°182 mm
- Jul30°119 mm
- Aug30°178 mm
- Sep30°276 mm
- Oct29°316 mm
- Nov29°133 mm
- Dec30°9 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C86°F | 24°C76°F | 2 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| February | 31°C88°F | 25°C76°F | 2 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| March | 32°C90°F | 25°C78°F | 3 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| April | 33°C91°F | 27°C80°F | 23 mm | 63% | Hot |
| May | 32°C89°F | 27°C81°F | 187 mm | 71% | Rainy |
| June | 30°C86°F | 27°C80°F | 182 mm | 79% | Rainy |
| July | 30°C86°F | 26°C80°F | 119 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| August | 30°C86°F | 27°C80°F | 178 mm | 78% | Rainy |
| September | 30°C85°F | 27°C80°F | 276 mm | 79% | Rainy |
| October | 29°C84°F | 26°C80°F | 316 mm | 80% | Very wet |
| November | 29°C84°F | 26°C78°F | 133 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| December | 30°C85°F | 25°C77°F | 9 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
Best months across Nicaragua
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit San Juan del Sur?
Dec–Apr. Dec–Apr is dry and sunny; Mar–Apr is hot. May–Nov brings afternoon rain, cheaper rooms and better surf; hurricane remnants occasionally hit in Sep–Oct.
When is the rainy season in San Juan del Sur?
Rain peaks in October with about 316 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: May–Jun, Aug–Oct.
What is the hottest month in San Juan del Sur?
April, with average highs of 33°C (91°F).
How cold does San Juan del Sur get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 24°C (76°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.