Climate normals · 1970–2000
Masaya Climate
Masaya is a city in Nicaragua (11) with a population of about 130,113. Its average annual temperature is 25.4°C (78°F), with roughly 1473 mm of rain per year.
25.4°C
Avg Temp
1473
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Masaya Climate
Masaya has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F) and receives about 1473 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.4°C
Avg Temp
1473
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 76° | 13 mm |
| February | 25° / 77° | 10 mm |
| March | 26° / 79° | 5 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 22 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 172 mm |
| June | 25° / 78° | 252 mm |
| July | 25° / 78° | 163 mm |
| August | 25° / 78° | 183 mm |
| September | 25° / 78° | 277 mm |
| October | 25° / 77° | 267 mm |
| November | 25° / 76° | 84 mm |
| December | 24° / 76° | 25 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Masaya
The most comfortable months to visit Masaya are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 20°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Masaya are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Masaya, Nicaragua has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C and about 1473 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Masaya average about 31°C (88°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.