San Juan del Sur in February

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 32 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 0 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.

Crowds · Nicaragua overall

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Prices · Nicaragua overall

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Nicaragua overall: Dry and warm; Granada's poetry festival some years (check).

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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