Chinandega Department weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Chinandega Department, Nicaragua. Like most weather services, we show Chinandega Department at one spot: Chinandega, its largest city. At 3:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 33°C (92°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 84%
- Chance of rain
- 10%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season May–Jun, Sep–Oct
About Chinandega weather
Is it raining in Chinandega right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 33° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Chinandega this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–34° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Chinandega lately?
In the past 7 days, Chinandega had 4 rainy days and 11.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Chinandega?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Chinandega Department weather by month
When is the best time to visit Chinandega Department?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Chinandega Department is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 30°C (85°F) in October to 36°C (97°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Chinandega Department?
September is the wettest month, with about 299 mm (11.8 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Chinandega Department?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). October is the coolest, with highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).
Does Chinandega Department have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Jun, Aug–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Chinandega), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Chinandega Department
Weather can differ a lot within Chinandega Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinandega | Nov–Mar | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | 30–36°C | 1,450 mm |
| El Viejo | Nov–Mar | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | 30–36°C | 1,450 mm |
| Chichigalpa | Nov–Mar | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | 30–36°C | 1,450 mm |
| Corinto | Nov–Mar | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | 30–36°C | 1,450 mm |
| Somotillo | Nov–Feb | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | 29–37°C | 1,327 mm |