February weather forecast
Nicaragua

February is part of the dry season in Nicaragua and witnesses increasing temperatures compared to January. The Pacific lowlands, where Managua and Leon are situated, experience average temperatures between 27°C (80.6°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). The highland areas of the north and central regions, including cities such as Matagalpa and Jinotega, observe temperatures from 19°C (66.2°F) to 25°C (77°F).

With regards to precipitation, February remains quite dry. The Pacific lowlands experience minimal rainfall, maintaining ideal conditions for outdoor activities and exploration. On the Caribbean side, cities like Bluefields and Puerto Cabezas have slightly higher rainfall, approximately 60mm (2.36") to 80mm (3.15"), but still less when compared to the peak of the wet season.

The daylight hours in February extend marginally, with the sun setting a little later as the month progresses, but the difference from January is minimal and barely noticeable due to Nicaragua's proximity to the equator.

Compared to the weather conditions in January, February experiences a slight rise in temperature, marking a transition towards the hotter months of the year. Looking forward into March, the temperature continues to climb while remaining within the dry season. Therefore, the weather stays pleasant and suitable for outdoor activities and sightseeing.

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• Managua - February »
  February in Managua, Nicaragua, welcomes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.4°C (90.3°F), not much different from the preceding month. On the last day of February, in Managua, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:54 CST.
• León - February »
  The months with the lowest UV index in León are January, February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January, February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in León.
• Masaya - February »
  In February, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 38°C (100.4°F). On the first day of February in Masaya, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:46.
• Matagalpa - February »
  Matagalpa moves into February with a slight increase in temperature, reaching a maximum of 27.6°C (81.7°F). On the first day of February in Matagalpa, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:44.
• Chinandega - February »
  January, February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Chinandega, Nicaragua. In Chinandega during February, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
• Granada - February »
  In Granada, during February, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. Granada transitions into February recording an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature.
• Esteli - February »
  The weather in Esteli in February is similar to January, but with slight variations, particularly a noticeably increased average high temperature of 29.3°C (84.7°F). On the last day of February, in Esteli sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:54 CST.
• Tipitapa - February »
  The average relative humidity in February in Tipitapa is 64%. In Tipitapa in February, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.
• Jinotega - February »
  In Jinotega during February, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. In Jinotega, during February, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.
• Bluefields - February »
  In Bluefields in February, during 13 rainfall days, 114mm (4.49") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the highest UV index in Bluefields are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
• Diriamba - February »
  In February, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 38°C (100.4°F). Moreover, Diriamba experiences an average rainfall of 2mm (0.08") over 2 days in February, just as in January.
• Ciudad Sandino - February »
  On the first day of February in Ciudad Sandino sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:47. In Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua, in February, during 3.1 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.