South Caribbean Coast weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua. Like most weather services, we show South Caribbean Coast at one spot: Nueva Guinea, its largest city. At 3:00 PM local time it was thunderstorm and 24°C (75°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (10.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 6.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (10.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–AprOff season Sep–Oct
About Nueva Guinea weather
Is it raining in Nueva Guinea right now?
Yes. It’s thunderstorm and 24° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (10.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Nueva Guinea this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–30° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Nueva Guinea lately?
In the past 7 days, Nueva Guinea had 2 rainy days and 6.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nueva Guinea?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
South Caribbean Coast weather by month
When is the best time to visit South Caribbean Coast?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit South Caribbean Coast is Dec–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in November to 33°C (91°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in South Caribbean Coast?
October is the wettest month, with about 310 mm (12.2 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 22 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in South Caribbean Coast?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Does South Caribbean Coast have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Nov 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 Nueva Guinea), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in South Caribbean Coast
Weather can differ a lot within South Caribbean Coast: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nueva Guinea | Dec–Apr | May–Nov | 27–33°C | 1,671 mm |
| Bluefields | Jan–Apr | May–Nov | 27–31°C | 2,744 mm |
| Rama | Dec–Apr | May–Nov | 27–33°C | 1,629 mm |