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When to go · Masaya

Masaya in December

Great month. Inside Masaya's best window: Dec–Apr.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
High
Nicaragua overall
Prices
High
Nicaragua overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Masaya

Inside Masaya's best window: Dec–Apr.

Is another month better than December?

No other month rates higher than December for Masaya in this guide.

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • MasayaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 3 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.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Masaya, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Great

    Jan: Great

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 3

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Dec: High

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Dec: High

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 0

    Jan: 0

December: Inside Masaya's best window: Dec–Apr.

January: Inside Masaya's best window: Dec–Apr.

Masaya: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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