worldweather33°Cwarmer than usual
usually 29°C–33°C
warmer than 82% of similar days
night: cooler than usual
rain: less rain than usual
wind: stronger than usual
Weather in Nicaragua - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Nicaragua range from 27° to 35°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Nicaragua's cities today
🌧️El Viejo
35°💧 0.2 mm
☁️Chinandega
35°💧 1.6 mm
🌧️Chichigalpa
35°💧 0.1 mm
☁️Managua
34°💧 0.1 mm
☁️Leon
34°💧 0.5 mm
☁️Masaya
33°💧 1.2 mm
☁️Boaco
32°💧 0.5 mm
🌧️Bluefields
29°💧 9.6 mm
☁️Matagalpa
28°💧 0.2 mm
🌧️Estelí
27°💧 0.7 mm
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in Nicaragua
today☁️
33°💧 0.5 mm
Sun🌧️
34°💧 0.2 mm
Mon🌧️
30°💧 11.3 mm
Tue🌧️
34°💧 0.9 mm
Wed🌧️
34°💧 3.5 mm
Thu☁️
35°💧 0.3 mm
Fri☁️
35°💧 0.7 mm
Sat🌤️
36°💧 0.8 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Friday 11 Sept in Nicaragua, the forecast high is 35°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 29°C to 33°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 97% of similar days.
34°Cexceptionally warm
usually 29°C–33°C
warmer than 92% of similar days
night: warmer than usual
rain: less rain than usual
wind: stronger than usual
30°Cnear normal
usually 29°C–33°C
night: near normal
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
34°Cexceptionally warm
usually 29°C–33°C
warmer than 91% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: exceptionally strong
34°Cexceptionally warm
usually 29°C–33°C
warmer than 91% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally strong
35°Cexceptionally warm
usually 29°C–33°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: stronger than usual
35°Cexceptionally warm
usually 29°C–33°C
warmer than 97% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: stronger than usual
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 31°C by day. The coolest year was 1988 (28°C) and the warmest was 1997 (35°C). The current forecast averages 34°C - higher than in 91% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Nicaragua
Nicaragua 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 15 days · forecast
33°
around 25° at night · days with rain: 8
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
32°
around 24° at night · rain chance 43%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
31°
around 24° at night · rain chance 38%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Nicaragua: the next 15 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 33° by day and 25° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 32° in September, and about 31° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Nicaragua cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ El Viejo | 35℃ | 37℃ | 37℃ | 0.2 mm |
| ☁️ Chinandega | 35℃ | 37℃ | 37℃ | 1.6 mm |
| 🌧️ Chichigalpa | 35℃ | 37℃ | 37℃ | 0.1 mm |
| ☁️ Managua | 34℃ | 35℃ | 36℃ | 0.1 mm |
| ☁️ Leon | 34℃ | 34℃ | 37℃ | 0.5 mm |
| ☁️ Masaya | 33℃ | 34℃ | 36℃ | 1.2 mm |
| ☁️ Boaco | 32℃ | 31℃ | 34℃ | 0.5 mm |
| 🌧️ Bluefields | 29℃ | 26℃ | 28℃ | 9.6 mm |
| ☁️ Matagalpa | 28℃ | 29℃ | 31℃ | 0.2 mm |
| 🌧️ Estelí | 27℃ | 24℃ | 31℃ | 0.7 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for Nicaragua
Saturday5 September 2026
☁️33°overcast clouds
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️34°light rain
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️34°light rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️34°light rain
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️35°broken clouds
Friday11 September 2026
☁️35°broken clouds
Saturday12 September 2026
🌤️36°a few clouds
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️36°light rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️35°moderate rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️30°moderate rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
Sea temperature - Nicaragua
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Viejo | 31℃ | 31℃ | 0.9 m | very warm |
| Chinandega | 31℃ | 31℃ | 0.9 m | very warm |
| Leon | 31℃ | 31℃ | 1.3 m | very warm |
| Chichigalpa | 31℃ | 31℃ | 1.2 m | very warm |
| Bluefields | 30℃ | 30℃ | 0.7 m | very warm |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Nicaragua
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managua | 4 | 4.9 | very good |
| Tipitapa | 3.7 | 4.7 | very good |
| Masaya | 3.7 | 4.7 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-04, 19:00).
Nicaragua weather through the year
Nicaragua weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
Weather in other countries in Central America
Public holidays in Nicaragua - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in Nicaragua: Battle of San Jacinto (14 September, Monday) - Saturday–Monday (3 days off).
2026
14 SeptemberMonday
Battle of San Jacinto
long weekend15 SeptemberTuesday
Independence Day
long weekend + bridge day12 OctoberMonday
Indigenous Resistance Day
long weekend8 DecemberTuesday
Immaculate Conception
long weekend + bridge day25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
long weekend31 DecemberThursday
New Year's Eve
long weekend + bridge day2027
1 JanuaryFriday
New Year's Day
long weekend1 FebruaryMonday
Air Force Day
long weekend1 AprilThursday
Holy Thursday
long weekend + bridge day1 MaySaturday
Labour Day
falls on a weekend27 MayThursday
Army Day
long weekend + bridge day19 JulyMonday
Liberation Day
long weekendPublic holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
Calendar sources
FAQ - Nicaragua weather
What is the weather like in Nicaragua today?
Today it is about 33° during the day and 24° at night, overcast clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Nicaragua?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.