When to go
The best time to visit Nicaragua is from
December to April in the central and western part (in Managua and in the northwest, you may prefer December and January, which are a little less hot).
Instead, the best time is limited to March and April along the east coast because of the rains (but after all, you can also go in February, especially in the north, in Puerto Cabezas, where it rains less).
What to pack
For the
tierras templadas and the slopes of volcanoes: all year round, bring light clothing, a sweatshirt or sweater for the evening; a raincoat or umbrella.
For
plains and coasts: bring light clothing, a sweater or sweatshirt for the evening from November to March, and a hat for the sun; in the rainy season (May to mid-November in Managua, and in practice, throughout the year on the east coast), a light raincoat for showers and thunderstorms.
Back to the climate of
Nicaragua