Climate normals · 1970–2000
Matagalpa Climate
Matagalpa is a city in Nicaragua (12) with a population of about 109,089. Its average annual temperature is 21.9°C (71°F), with roughly 1413 mm of rain per year.
21.9°C
Avg Temp
1413
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Matagalpa Climate
Matagalpa has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F) and receives about 1413 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
21.9°C
Avg Temp
1413
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 69° | 31 mm |
| February | 21° / 70° | 21 mm |
| March | 22° / 72° | 18 mm |
| April | 23° / 73° | 36 mm |
| May | 23° / 74° | 140 mm |
| June | 23° / 73° | 248 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 158 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 168 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 249 mm |
| October | 22° / 71° | 227 mm |
| November | 21° / 70° | 83 mm |
| December | 21° / 69° | 34 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 Matagalpa
The most comfortable months to visit Matagalpa are typically February, December and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near 15°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Matagalpa are typically February, December and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Matagalpa, Nicaragua has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C and about 1413 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Matagalpa average about 29°C (83°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.