Ocotal weather
At 3:00 PM local time it was drizzle and 28°C (83°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar. Ocotal sits 612 m (2,008 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 Ocotal, Nueva Segovia Department, Nicaragua.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 91%
- Chance of rain
- 61%
- Rain
- 0.8 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season May–Jun, Sep–Oct
About Ocotal weather
Is it raining in Ocotal right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 28° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Ocotal this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° 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 Saturday.
Has it been raining in Ocotal lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ocotal?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Ocotal weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ocotal?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ocotal 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 (79°F) in November to 33°C (92°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Ocotal?
September is the wettest month, with about 215 mm (8.5 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Ocotal?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F).
Does Ocotal 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