When to go · Somoto
Somoto in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (rainy season, canyon may be closed).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Nicaragua overall
- Prices
- Low
- Nicaragua overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (rainy season, canyon may be closed).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- SomotoHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nicaragua overall
- Low
- Prices · Nicaragua overall
- Low
Nicaragua overall: Heavy rain and flooding; some lodges close.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Somoto, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: Sep–Oct (rainy season, canyon may be closed).
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