Nicaragua's volcanoes and colonial towns
A volcano you sandboard down after looking into the glowing lava lake at the top, a colonial city painted every colour at once, and prices that make the whole trip feel like a rounding error.
The best time to visit Nicaragua's volcanoes and colonial towns is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 34°C (92°F). Local time there is 12:49 (UTC-6).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 32°C · rain 11mm · 11.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Managua, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C89°F | 11mm0.4in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| February | 33°C91°F | 12mm0.5in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| March | 33°C92°F | 16mm0.6in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 35°C94°F | 29mm1.1in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| May | 33°C91°F | 228mm9.0in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| June | 30°C87°F | 216mm8.5in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| July | 31°C88°F | 117mm4.6in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| August | 31°C88°F | 193mm7.6in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| September | 31°C88°F | 225mm8.9in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 30°C86°F | 362mm14.3in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| November | 30°C86°F | 190mm7.5in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| December | 31°C89°F | 20mm0.8in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- NIONicaraguan córdoba
- Language
- Spanish
- Driving
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When is the best time to visit Nicaragua's volcanoes and colonial towns?
The best time to visit Nicaragua's volcanoes and colonial towns is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 34°C (92°F).
How warm does Nicaragua's volcanoes and colonial towns get?
Typical daytime highs in Nicaragua's volcanoes and colonial towns are Mar–May 34°C (92°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (88°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (87°F), Dec–Feb 32°C (90°F).
Is Nicaragua's volcanoes and colonial towns expensive?
On the ground, Nicaragua's volcanoes and colonial towns is cheap.
What sort of trip is Nicaragua's volcanoes and colonial towns good for?
Nicaragua's volcanoes and colonial towns is good for adventure holidays, beach and sun holidays, history and culture, nature and scenery.
How rainy is Nicaragua's volcanoes and colonial towns?
The wettest month in Nicaragua's volcanoes and colonial towns is October at 362mm (14.3in), the driest January at 11mm (0.4in), with a monthly average of 135mm (5.3in).
What plug do I need for Nicaragua's volcanoes and colonial towns?
Nicaragua's volcanoes and colonial towns uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
