August weather forecast
Nicaragua

August in Nicaragua is firmly within the wet season, marked by considerable rainfall and consistent warm temperatures. In the Pacific lowlands, where cities such as Managua and Leon are situated, average temperatures range between 26°C (78.8°F) to 32°C (89.6°F). The northern highlands and central regions, which include cities like Matagalpa and Jinotega, experience temperatures from 18°C (64.4°F) to 24°C (75.2°F).

Concerning precipitation, August continues the trend of high rainfall. The Pacific lowlands receive significant rainfall, while the Caribbean side, where cities like Bluefields and Puerto Cabezas are located, typically records even higher precipitation, usually between 350mm (13.78") to 450mm (17.72"), making it one of the rainiest months of the year.

Daylight hours in August continue to decrease slightly following the summer solstice. However, the change from July is minor due to Nicaragua's proximity to the equator.

Compared to July, August maintains similar temperatures and high rainfall, indicating the continuation of the wet season. Looking ahead to September, the wet season persists with similar amounts of rainfall, while temperatures begin to decrease slightly as Nicaragua transitions towards the end of the year.

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• Managua - August »
  August's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. On the first day of August in Managua sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:10.
• León - August »
  In León in August, it is raining for 23.4 days, with typically 155mm (6.1") of accumulated precipitation. As July transitions into August, León records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), consistent with the preceding month.
• Masaya - August »
  The months with the most sunshine in Masaya are March, May and August, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine. In Masaya in August, during 24.7 rainfall days, 224mm (8.82") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Matagalpa - August »
  On the first day of August in Matagalpa, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:10. In August, in Matagalpa the rain falls for 25.8 days.
• Chinandega - August »
  In Chinandega, in August, during 23.9 rainfall days, 155mm (6.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of August, in Chinandega, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:59 CST.
• Granada - August »
  The city of Granada steps into August with a slight increase in rainfall to 261mm (10.28") compared to July, with comparable temperatures. In August, in Granada the rain falls for 28.3 days.
• Esteli - August »
  On the first day of August in Esteli sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:12. As August unfolds in Esteli the average high-temperature reaches a still moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month.
• Tipitapa - August »
  On the last day of August, in Tipitapa sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:55 CST. In Tipitapa, Nicaragua, in August, it is raining for 24.3 days, with typically 192mm (7.56") of accumulated precipitation.
• Jinotega - August »
  August experiences a slight increase in temperature and rainfall relative to July in Jinotega, marking a synergy of rains and warmth. On the last day of August, in Jinotega, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 17:55 CST.
• Bluefields - August »
  The months with the least sunshine in Bluefields are January, July, August, October and November, with an average of 5h of sunshine. In Bluefields, in August, the average water temperature is 29°C (84.2°F).
• Diriamba - August »
  In Diriamba during August, the rain falls for 23.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 172mm (6.77") of precipitation. In Diriamba, in August, it is raining for 23.7 days, with typically 172mm (6.77") of accumulated precipitation.
• Ciudad Sandino - August »
  In Ciudad Sandino in August, during 24.3 rainfall days, 192mm (7.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The average relative humidity in August in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua, is 80%.