Estelí weather
At 3:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 28°C (82°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (2.3 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Mar. Estelí sits 842 m (2,763 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Estelí, Estelí Department, Nicaragua.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 88%
- Chance of rain
- 82%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (2.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season May–Jun, Sep–Oct
About Estelí weather
Is it raining in Estelí right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 28° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (2.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Estelí this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–29° and lows of 18–20°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Estelí lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Estelí?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Estelí weather by month
When is the best time to visit Estelí?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Estelí 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 26°C (80°F) in November to 33°C (92°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Estelí?
September is the wettest month, with about 259 mm (10.2 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Estelí?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (80°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).
Does Estelí have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Jun, Sep–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months