Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Nicaragua in December
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
75mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nicaragua with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December29°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December75mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Nicaragua's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.9 hours average sun
December sits close to Nicaragua's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December21°C average sea
December is below Nicaragua's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaApril to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December74 weather score
December scores above Nicaragua's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
