When to go · El Castillo
El Castillo in December
Great month. Inside El Castillo's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, easier river travel).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- High
- Nicaragua overall
- Prices
- High
- Nicaragua overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for El Castillo
Inside El Castillo's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, easier river travel).
Weather in December
- El CastilloHighs around 30 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 14 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 14 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nicaragua overall
- High
- Prices · Nicaragua overall
- High
Nicaragua overall: Dry and cool evenings; Purísima (7–8 Dec) and Christmas crowds.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast