AI-generatedManagua at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,570 h
- Rain a year
- 952 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Elevation
- 108 m
Climate in Managua
Managua 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 34 °C, while October is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year, Managua is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – 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 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:3417:27
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 05:21–06:03 · evening 16:59–17:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:13–05:21 · evening 17:40–17:48
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.
What is the weather like in Managua in October?
In October, Managua is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 204 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 so-so month for a holiday in Managua.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 53 min05:34 – 17:27
- 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
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Managua
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %65 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Managua
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 5.2 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Managua, 44 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Managua
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 it, 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.
Rain in Managua: 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, Managua has about 22 rainy days with 204 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Managua
How breezy and how cloudy Managua 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 Managua typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Managua: mostly cloudy, with about 5.2 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 Managua
How often the day gets hot in Managua (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, Managua 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Managua
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 (10+ 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 February (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) on about 334 days a year, mostly all year round.
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 | 71 | 31° | 23° | 8.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 32° | 23° | 8.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 33° | 24° | 8.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 34° | 25° | 8.3 h | 3 | 13 |
| MayMay | 33 | 33° | 25° | 6.6 h | 15 | 135 |
| JuneJun | 37 | 31° | 25° | 6.0 h | 20 | 168 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 31° | 25° | 6.9 h | 12 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 37 | 32° | 25° | 6.7 h | 16 | 106 |
| SeptemberSep | 37 | 31° | 24° | 5.8 h | 23 | 179 |
| OctoberOct | 40 | 30° | 24° | 5.2 h | 22 | 204 |
| NovemberNov | 61 | 30° | 24° | 6.3 h | 8 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 70 | 31° | 24° | 7.8 h | 1 | 6 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
12.13° N, 86.25° W · 108 m · America/Managua
Best time to visit Managua
The best time to visit Managua is from November to March. From March to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is October with 204 mm.
Managua through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Managua in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Good
- 30–34 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Managua in the rainy season
May – Oct
Poor
- 30–33 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 107 rainy days in all
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Managua
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Managua: score 71 against 40. In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. January has 22 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 40 | 71better |
| Day high | 30° | 31° |
| Night low | 24° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 22 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 204 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 24better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Peak heat
Mar – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Managua month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
71January31° · 8 h
In January, Managua is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 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 Managua.
Managua in January67February32° · 8 h
In February, Managua is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 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 Managua.
Managua in February61March33° · 9 h
In March, Managua is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 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 Managua.
Managua in March52April34° · 8 h
In April, Managua is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Managua.
Managua in April33May33° · 7 h
In May, Managua is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 135 mm. On about 27 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 Managua.
Managua in May37June31° · 6 h
In June, Managua is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 168 mm. On about 21 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 Managua.
Managua in June49July31° · 7 h
In July, Managua is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. On about 25 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 Managua.
Managua in July37August32° · 7 h
In August, Managua is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 106 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Managua.
Managua in August37September31° · 6 h
In September, Managua is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 179 mm. On about 20 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 Managua.
Managua in September40October30° · 5 h
In October, Managua is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 204 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 so-so month for a holiday in Managua.
Managua in October61November30° · 6 h
In November, Managua is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. On about 20 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 Managua.
Managua in November70December31° · 8 h
In December, Managua is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 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 Managua.
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Managua vs. Tamarindo
In October Tamarindo has the better holiday weather (score 47 vs. 40). During the day Tamarindo is 2 °C cooler than Managua. Tamarindo gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Managua | Tamarindo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 40 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Sea | – | 28° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 22 | 28 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Managua
Weather for your travel dates
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Managua 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.
Managua has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 71) and its weakest during May half-term (score 34).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 34
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 40
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- 8.0 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
- 8,670 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.
Frequently asked questions about Managua
When is the best time to visit Managua?
The best time to visit Managua is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Managua?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 25 °C. October is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Managua?
Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is October with 204 mm. The driest month is February with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Managua get?
Managua gets around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.6 hours a day; in October there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Managua in?
Managua uses the time zone America/Managua, at UTC−6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Managua?
A nonstop flight from London to Managua takes about 10 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,670 km.
Which school holidays are best for Managua?
Managua has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 71) and its weakest during May half-term (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 34, Summer holidays 41, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 71.
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