San Juan del Sur in April

Inside San Juan del Sur's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season; surf is smaller but the roads are passable).

• San Juan del SurHighs around 34 °C, lows around 25 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 93 °F, lows around 77 °F, rain on about 1 day
• Pacific lowlands, Nicaragua · Granada, León, Managua, Ometepe, San Juan del Surhot

  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.

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.

• Semana Santa big impact

  Mar–Apr (Easter, check) · Nicaragua

  Beaches full; buses packed; many businesses shut Thursday–Friday.

Crowds · Nicaragua overall

Medium

Prices · Nicaragua overall

Medium

Nicaragua overall: Hottest month; hazy skies from field burning; Easter crowds if late.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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