AI-generatedBluefields at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – May
- Warmest month
- Apr · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,000 h
- Rain a year
- 2,619 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Bluefields
Bluefields has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, Bluefields is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bluefields
The best time to visit Bluefields is from December to May. The sea reaches 29.3 °C in September, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The rainy season is from June to November; the wettest month is June with 354 mm.
Bluefields through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bluefields in the dry season
Dec – May
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 134 rainy days in all
Bluefields in the rainy season
Jun – Nov
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 174 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: December – May
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:2417:17
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:11–05:53 · evening 16:49–17:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:03–05:11 · evening 17:30–17:38
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bluefields compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 30° from start to end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in Bluefields in October?
In October, Bluefields is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 331 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bluefields.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 53 min05:24 – 17:17
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 86 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bluefields
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Bluefields: score 75 against 64. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 2 °C cooler in March. March has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.1° | 27.6° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 29 | 17better |
| Rainfall | 331 mm | 53 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bluefields month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
70January28° · Sea 27° · 6.1 h
In January, Bluefields is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 106 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Bluefields.
Bluefields in January73February29° · Sea 27° · 7.0 h
In February, Bluefields is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 64 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Bluefields.
Bluefields in February75March30° · Sea 28° · 7.3 h
In March, Bluefields is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bluefields.
Bluefields in March74April31° · Sea 28° · 7.4 h
In April, Bluefields is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 71 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bluefields.
Bluefields in April69May31° · Sea 29° · 5.9 h
In May, Bluefields is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 243 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bluefields.
Bluefields in May64June30° · Sea 29° · 4.3 h
In June, Bluefields is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 354 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Bluefields.
Bluefields in June64July30° · Sea 29° · 4.2 h
In July, Bluefields is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 354 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bluefields.
Bluefields in July66August31° · Sea 29° · 4.7 h
In August, Bluefields is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 315 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bluefields.
Bluefields in August66September31° · Sea 29° · 4.8 h
In September, Bluefields is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 279 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Bluefields.
Bluefields in September64October30° · Sea 29° · 4.3 h
In October, Bluefields is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 331 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bluefields.
Bluefields in October64November29° · Sea 28° · 4.3 h
In November, Bluefields is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 292 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Bluefields.
Bluefields in November68December29° · Sea 27° · 5.4 h
In December, Bluefields is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 158 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Bluefields.
Bluefields in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bluefields
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (22°), the warmest in May (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 364 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 70 | 28° | 22° | 27.0° | 6.1 h | 25 | 106 |
| FebruaryFeb | 73 | 29° | 22° | 27.1° | 7.0 h | 20 | 64 |
| MarchMar | 75 | 30° | 23° | 27.6° | 7.3 h | 17 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 31° | 24° | 28.3° | 7.4 h | 18 | 71 |
| MayMay | 69 | 31° | 24° | 28.8° | 5.9 h | 26 | 243 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 30° | 24° | 28.9° | 4.3 h | 29 | 354 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 30° | 24° | 28.5° | 4.2 h | 30 | 354 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 31° | 23° | 28.9° | 4.7 h | 30 | 315 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 31° | 23° | 29.3° | 4.8 h | 29 | 279 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 30° | 23° | 29.1° | 4.3 h | 29 | 331 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 29° | 23° | 28.2° | 4.3 h | 27 | 292 |
| DecemberDec | 68 | 29° | 22° | 27.4° | 5.4 h | 27 | 158 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Bluefields
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.5 – 29.7 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bluefields ranges from 27.0 °C in January to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.8 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.0° | 26.3° | 27.5° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.1° | 26.4° | 27.7° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.6° | 27.0° | 28.2° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.3° | 27.9° | 28.9° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.8° | 28.1° | 29.5° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.9° | 28.2° | 29.7° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.5° | 27.9° | 29.0° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 28.8° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.2° | 27.4° | 28.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.4° | 26.5° | 28.0° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Bluefields
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.3 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Bluefields, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Bluefields: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bluefields has about 29 rainy days with 331 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Bluefields
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Bluefields
How breezy and how cloudy Bluefields is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bluefields typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 86 % of the sky over Bluefields: mostly overcast, with about 4.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bluefields
How often the day gets hot in Bluefields (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bluefields has about 16 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Bluefields
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bluefields in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bluefields has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 74) and its weakest during October half-term (score 64).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 45 min
- Distance
- 8,500 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Bluefields vs Saint Andrew
In October the holiday weather in Bluefields and Saint Andrew is about equally good (score 64 vs 68). During the day Saint Andrew is 1 °C warmer than Bluefields. The sea is about equally warm. Saint Andrew gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Bluefields | Saint Andrew |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 29 | 28 |
| Best time | Dec – May | Feb – Apr |
Through the year
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In October, Bluefields ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- BluefieldsThis page30°29°64
- 2Managua31°31
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Frequently asked questions about Bluefields
When is the best time to visit Bluefields?
The best time to visit Bluefields is from December to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bluefields?
The sea temperature in Bluefields ranges from 27.0 °C in January to 29.3 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Bluefields in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Bluefields?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Bluefields?
The rainy season is from June to November; the wettest month is June with 354 mm. The driest month is March with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bluefields get?
Bluefields gets around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.4 hours a day; in July there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Bluefields in?
Bluefields is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bluefields?
A nonstop flight from London to Bluefields takes about 10 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,500 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bluefields?
Bluefields has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 74) and its weakest during October half-term (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 68, summer holidays 65, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 69.