Chontales Department weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Chontales Department, Nicaragua. Like most weather services, we show Chontales Department at one spot: Juigalpa, its largest city. At 3:00 PM local time it was drizzle and 29°C (84°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 77%
- Chance of rain
- 98%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May, Sep–Oct
About Juigalpa weather
Is it raining in Juigalpa right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 29° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Juigalpa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 22–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Juigalpa lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Juigalpa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Chontales Department weather by month
When is the best time to visit Chontales Department?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Chontales Department is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (84°F) in November to 35°C (95°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Chontales Department?
October is the wettest month, with about 303 mm (11.9 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Chontales Department?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (95°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
Does Chontales 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 Juigalpa), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months