Granada, NicaraguaQuick decision
When to visit Granada?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
24°C–30°C in January
🌧 Least rain
19% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
October (94%)
📅 Best score
8.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Colonial architectureNov–Apr — colorful churches, calesas, Calle La Calzada.
Masaya VolcanoYear-round — active lava crater, night visits, 30 min away.
Las IsletasNov–Apr — kayaking among 365 volcanic islets on Lake Nicaragua.
BudgetNov–Apr — dry season, one of Central America's cheapest.
Monthly climate data
Granada weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 24°C | 30°C | 19% | 0.5 | 11.1h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 31°C | 17% | 0.5 | 11.6h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ March | 24°C | 32°C | 14% | 0.5 | 11.9h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 25°C | 33°C | 29% | 1.6 | 11.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 25°C | 31°C | 79% | 9.0 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 25°C | 30°C | 93% | 11.1 | 10.3h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 25°C | 30°C | 85% | 6.2 | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 25°C | 30°C | 88% | 8.0 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 25°C | 30°C | 95% | 10.9 | 10.9h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 24°C | 30°C | 94% | 14.1 | 10.3h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 25°C | 29°C | 69% | 6.1 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 24°C | 30°C | 36% | 1.3 | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 32°C, 41% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 30°C, 89% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 30°C, 86% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 30°C, 24% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 19% rainy days and 30°C.
October is the wettest month with 94% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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