The climate of Nicaragua, city by city

This page lists the 37 cities in Nicaragua for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.

+1.6 °C since 1940

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest city in Nicaragua?

The hottest city in Nicaragua is Somotillo, with an average annual temperature of 28.3 °C.

What is the coldest city in Nicaragua?

The coldest city in Nicaragua is Matagalpa, with an average annual temperature of 22.1 °C.

What is the wettest city in Nicaragua?

The wettest city in Nicaragua is Bluefields, with 2,715 mm of precipitation per year.

Has the climate of Nicaragua warmed?

Based on its largest cities, Nicaragua warmed by +1.6 °C between 1940 and 2025.

Cities by region

Boaco Department2

Carazo Department3

Chinandega Department5

Chontales Department1

Estelí Department1

Granada Department2

Jinotega Department1

León Department3

Madriz Department1

Managua Department6

Masaya Department2

Matagalpa Department2

North Caribbean Coast2

Nueva Segovia Department2

Rivas Department1

South Caribbean Coast3