When to go · Las Peñitas
Las Peñitas in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain, hotter, stronger currents).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Nicaragua overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nicaragua overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain, hotter, stronger currents).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Las Peñitas's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
- JanuaryGreatInside Las Peñitas's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
- FebruaryGreatInside Las Peñitas's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
- MarchGreatInside Las Peñitas's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
Weather in August
- Las PeñitasHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nicaragua overall
- Low
- Prices · Nicaragua overall
- Low
Nicaragua overall: Rain returns; Santo Domingo festival in Managua (1–10 Aug).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Las Peñitas, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 9
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain, hotter, stronger currents).
January: Inside Las Peñitas's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, good surf).
Las Peñitas: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen