When to go · Managua
Managua in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season)). Across Nicaragua: Rain returns; Santo Domingo festival in Managua (1–10 Aug).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Low
- Nicaragua overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nicaragua overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season)). Across Nicaragua: Rain returns; Santo Domingo festival in Managua (1–10 Aug).
Weather in August
- ManaguaHighs around 31 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 14 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 14 days
- Pacific lowlands, Nicaragua · Granada, León, Managua, Ometepe, San Juan del Surrainy
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.
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.
Santo Domingo festival (Managua)
1–10 Aug · Nicaragua
Processions and closures in Managua.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nicaragua overall
- Low
- Prices · Nicaragua overall
- Low
Nicaragua overall: Rain returns; Santo Domingo festival in Managua (1–10 Aug).
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast