April weather forecast
Nicaragua

April is the peak of the dry season in Nicaragua, boasting warm temperatures and low precipitation. The Pacific lowlands, home to major cities like Managua and Leon, experience average temperatures ranging from 29°C (84.2°F) to 35°C (95°F), making it one of the hottest months of the year. In contrast, the northern highlands and central regions, where cities such as Matagalpa and Jinotega are located, present slightly cooler conditions with temperatures between 21°C (69.8°F) to 27°C (80.6°F).

As for precipitation, April remains relatively dry across the country. The Pacific lowlands register minimal rainfall, maintaining favorable conditions for outdoor exploration and beach visits. On the Caribbean side, cities like Bluefields and Puerto Cabezas witness marginally higher rainfall, approximately 80mm (3.15") to 100mm (3.94"), but it remains significantly less compared to the imminent wet season.

In April, daylight hours extend slightly with the advent of spring, although the difference from March is minor due to Nicaragua's equatorial position.

When compared to March, April brings a further rise in temperature, representing the transition towards the hotter part of the year. Looking forward to May, while the temperatures remain high, the country begins to transition into the wet season, marking the end of the optimal travel period.

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• Managua - April »
  April, recording an average high temperature of 34.6°C (94.3°F) and a low temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F), is Managua's warmest month. March and April, with an average relative humidity of 59%, are the least humid months in Managua.
• León - April »
  In León during April, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. On the first day of April in León, Nicaragua, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 17:58.
• Masaya - April »
  Masaya's warmest month, April, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 33.8°C (92.8°F) to a low of 24.4°C (75.9°F). In Masaya, in April, during 9.7 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Matagalpa - April »
  The months with the highest UV index in Matagalpa are January through April, June, July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. The least humid month in Matagalpa is April, with an average relative humidity of 69%.
• Chinandega - April »
  April is the warmest month in Chinandega, exhibiting average temperatures of 35.3°C (95.5°F) at the peak and 26.3°C (79.3°F) at the base. The months with the lowest UV index in Chinandega are January, February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Granada - April »
  March and April, with an average relative humidity of 62%, are the least humid months in Granada, Nicaragua. On the first day of April in Granada sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:55.
• Esteli - April »
  April proves to be the warmest month in Esteli, recording an average peak temperature of 32.3°C (90.1°F) and a minimum temperature of 20.5°C (68.9°F). April is the least humid month in Esteli with an average relative humidity of 62%.
• Tipitapa - April »
  March and April, with an average relative humidity of 59%, are the least humid months in Tipitapa. On the first day of April in Tipitapa, Nicaragua, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:55.
• Jinotega - April »
  April, characterized by an average high temperature of 30.1°C (86.2°F) and a low temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F), is generally the warmest month in Jinotega. Jinotega's warmest month, April, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 30.1°C (86.2°F) to a low of 18.3°C (64.9°F).
• Bluefields - April »
  On the first day of April in Bluefields, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:46. On the first day of April in Bluefields, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:46.
• Diriamba - April »
  April ushers in higher temperatures, slightly higher humidity levels and decreasing wind speed, indicating a definite shift in the weather dynamics of Diriamba. In Diriamba, in April, during 9.6 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Ciudad Sandino - April »
  April, characterized by an average high temperature of 34.6°C (94.3°F) and a low temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F), is generally the warmest month in Ciudad Sandino. March and April, with an average relative humidity of 59%, are the least humid months in Ciudad Sandino.