When to go · Granada
Granada in December
Great month. Dry; celebrations around 7–8 December.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- Nicaragua overall
- Prices
- High
- Nicaragua overall
Verdict
Dry; celebrations around 7–8 December.
Weather in December
- GranadaHighs around 30 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 2 days
- Pacific lowlands, Nicaragua · Granada, León, Managua, Ometepe, San Juan del Surbest weather
Dry and breezy December–April; León is one of the hottest cities in the region in April (36 °C+). A drier spell (canícula) often breaks the rains in July–August.Dry and breezy December–April; León is one of the hottest cities in the region in April (97 °F+). A drier spell (canícula) often breaks the rains in July–August.
Dry season season
Best for walking and volcano views; hot by March–April.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
La Gritería
7 Dec · Neighbourhoods
Street celebrations and sweets.
Christmas and New Year
Dec
Crowds, fireworks and full hotels.
Purísima and Gritería
7–8 Dec · Nicaragua
Altars, fireworks and crowds in León and Granada.
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