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When to go · Somoto

Somoto in December

Great month. Inside Somoto's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, check).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 20°C (68°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
High
Nicaragua overall
Prices
High
Nicaragua overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Somoto

Inside Somoto's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, check).

Is another month better than December?

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

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • SomotoHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 5 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 Somoto, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Great

    Jan: Great

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 5

    Jan: 5

  • Crowds

    Dec: High

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Dec: High

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 0

    Jan: 0

December: Inside Somoto's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, check).

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

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