The month in detail
What to expect in August
August falls in the wet season in Granada. Showers are often brief but intense. With 55% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
August ranks 9 out of 12 months in Granada. Compared to July: 5 pts more rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
very humid
24°
Daylight
12.4h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 18
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Granada is January (6.1/10), 1.3 pt higher than August.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Nicaragua
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyCórdoba nicaraguayen (C$)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 33°C
❄️Coolest monthNovember · 29°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 70%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Granada ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
NicaraguaTropical climate with a 6.1 → 4.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
11.93°N · 85.96°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Granada?
January is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 8.1h of sunshine and 8.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Granada get in January?
Granada averages 8.1 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 6.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Granada?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Granada in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.
Is Granada good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Granada scores 5.9/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 6.0/10.
When should you avoid Granada?
September is the most difficult month to visit Granada, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Granada in August?
The average UV index reaches 9 in August in Granada (very high), with about 12.4h of daylight. Protection essential.