AI-generatedGranada, Nicaragua at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,530 h
- Rain a year
- 959 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 62 m
Climate in Granada, Nicaragua
Granada, Nicaragua 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 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year, Granada, Nicaragua is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Granada, Nicaragua
The best time to visit Granada, Nicaragua is from December to March. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is October with 221 mm.
Granada, Nicaragua through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Granada, Nicaragua in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Granada, Nicaragua in the rainy season
May – Oct
Fair
- 30–32 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 108 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:3317:26
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 05:20–06:01 · evening 16:58–17:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:12–05:20 · evening 17:39–17:47
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 Granada, Nicaragua 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 | 24° | 24° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in Granada, Nicaragua in October?
In October, Granada, Nicaragua is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 221 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Granada, Nicaragua.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 53 min05:33 – 17:26
- 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
- 77 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Granada, Nicaragua
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January has the better holiday weather in Granada, Nicaragua: score 79 against 39. Daytime highs are about the same. January has 22 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 39 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 22 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 221 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Granada, Nicaragua month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
79January30° · 8.0 h
In January, Granada, Nicaragua is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Granada, Nicaragua.
Granada, Nicaragua in January75February30° · 8.0 h
In February, Granada, Nicaragua is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Granada, Nicaragua.
Granada, Nicaragua in February70March31° · 8.2 h
In March, Granada, Nicaragua is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 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 Granada, Nicaragua.
Granada, Nicaragua in March63April32° · 8.1 h
In April, Granada, Nicaragua is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Granada, Nicaragua.
Granada, Nicaragua in April38May32° · 6.5 h
In May, Granada, Nicaragua is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 132 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Granada, Nicaragua.
Granada, Nicaragua in May37June31° · 6.0 h
In June, Granada, Nicaragua is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 164 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Granada, Nicaragua.
Granada, Nicaragua in June48July31° · 6.8 h
In July, Granada, Nicaragua is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 13 days, totalling 75 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Granada, Nicaragua.
Granada, Nicaragua in July41August31° · 6.7 h
In August, Granada, Nicaragua is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Granada, Nicaragua.
Granada, Nicaragua in August37September31° · 5.9 h
In September, Granada, Nicaragua is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 173 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Granada, Nicaragua.
Granada, Nicaragua in September39October30° · 5.1 h
In October, Granada, Nicaragua is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 221 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Granada, Nicaragua.
Granada, Nicaragua in October62November30° · 6.2 h
In November, Granada, Nicaragua is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 69 mm. On about 15 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 Granada, Nicaragua.
Granada, Nicaragua in November77December30° · 7.6 h
In December, Granada, Nicaragua is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Granada, Nicaragua.
Granada, Nicaragua in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in April: 32°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Granada, Nicaragua
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)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (23°), the warmest in May (25°). 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 356 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 79 | 30° | 23° | 8.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 30° | 23° | 8.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 31° | 23° | 8.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 32° | 24° | 8.1 h | 3 | 13 |
| MayMay | 38 | 32° | 25° | 6.5 h | 15 | 132 |
| JuneJun | 37 | 31° | 24° | 6.0 h | 20 | 164 |
| JulyJul | 48 | 31° | 24° | 6.8 h | 13 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 31° | 24° | 6.7 h | 16 | 103 |
| SeptemberSep | 37 | 31° | 24° | 5.9 h | 22 | 173 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 30° | 24° | 5.1 h | 22 | 221 |
| NovemberNov | 62 | 30° | 24° | 6.2 h | 9 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 77 | 30° | 23° | 7.6 h | 1 | 8 |
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
11.93° N, 85.95° W · 62 m · America/Managua
Sunshine2,530 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Granada, Nicaragua
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 5.1 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Granada, Nicaragua, 43 % 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.
Rain959 mm a year, most in October
Rain in Granada, Nicaragua: 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, Granada, Nicaragua has about 22 rainy days with 221 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 13 in August
UV index in Granada, Nicaragua
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 & cloudsWindiest in January: 24 km/h
Wind and clouds in Granada, Nicaragua
How breezy and how cloudy Granada, Nicaragua 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 Granada, Nicaragua typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Granada, Nicaragua: mostly cloudy, with about 5.1 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 & humidity266 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Granada, Nicaragua
How often the day gets hot in Granada, Nicaragua (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, Granada, Nicaragua has about 15 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
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Granada, Nicaragua 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.
Granada, Nicaragua has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 78) and its weakest during May half-term (score 38).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 55 min
- Distance
- 8,660 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.
Good to know: Nicaragua
- Currency
- Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +505
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Granada vs Managua
In October Granada has the better holiday weather (score 39 vs 31). During the day Managua is 1 °C warmer than Granada.
| in October | Granada | Managua |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 39 | 31 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 22 | 22 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Dec – Jan |
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In October, Granada ranks 2 of 4 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Granada, Nicaragua
When is the best time to visit Granada, Nicaragua?
The best time to visit Granada, Nicaragua is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Granada, Nicaragua?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Granada, Nicaragua?
The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is October with 221 mm. The driest month is February with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Granada, Nicaragua get?
Granada, Nicaragua gets around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.2 hours a day; in October there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Granada, Nicaragua in?
Granada, Nicaragua is on UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Granada, Nicaragua?
A nonstop flight from London to Granada, Nicaragua takes about 10 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,660 km.
Which school holidays are best for Granada, Nicaragua?
Granada, Nicaragua has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 78) and its weakest during May half-term (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 38, summer holidays 43, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 78.