Managua Weather History
Nicaragua · North America · Weather data 1976–today
Managua sits 1350km from the equator, 83m above sea level. That combination gives it a hot climate with one clear dry season (Tropical savanna climate). Its record high is 39.4°C, set 2005-04-14, its record low 18.9°C, set 2006-11-23.
Data through September 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Managua
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Managua?
The highest temperature in this record for Managua is 39.4°C, measured on 2005-04-14. That is a recorded daily value from Managua's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Managua?
The lowest temperature in this record for Managua is 18.9°C, measured on 2006-11-23. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Managua get a year?
Managua averages 878mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 116 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Managua?
On 1995-08-16, 135.3mm fell on Managua, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 15% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Managua get a year?
Managua averages 3946 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.8 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Managua?
Across the summer months Managua averages a daytime high near 31.3°C, while winter nights average 23.2°C. The seasons here are set from Managua's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Managua?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Managua is 40 km/h, on 1998-01-02. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
