When to go · Somoto
Somoto in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season, check)). Across Nicaragua: Rain returns; Santo Domingo festival in Managua (1–10 Aug).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Nicaragua overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nicaragua overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season, check)). Across Nicaragua: Rain returns; Santo Domingo festival in Managua (1–10 Aug).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- SomotoHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 4 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 Somoto, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 4 (better)
Jan: 5
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season, check)). Across Nicaragua: Rain returns; Santo Domingo festival in Managua (1–10 Aug).
January: Inside Somoto's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, check).
Somoto: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen