Managua
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Managua month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Managua are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 32–33°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), February the coldest (average low 23°C), and October the wettest (about 370 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3 | 23.4 | 11 | 11.1 |
| February | 33.0 | 23.3 | 10 | 11.5 |
| March | 34.3 | 23.7 | 11 | 11.8 |
| April | 35.0 | 24.7 | 28 | 11.8 |
| May | 33.0 | 24.9 | 209 | 10.4 |
| June | 30.5 | 24.4 | 241 | 9.7 |
| July | 31.5 | 24.7 | 110 | 10.7 |
| August | 31.5 | 24.5 | 164 | 10.5 |
| September | 31.2 | 24.3 | 225 | 10.2 |
| October | 30.1 | 23.9 | 370 | 9.2 |
| November | 30.6 | 23.9 | 154 | 10.0 |
| December | 31.5 | 23.7 | 29 | 10.6 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1819
Founded as a pre-Columbian fishing town, the city was incorporated in 1819 and given the name Leal Villa de Santiago de Managua.
- Documented history · 1824
Efforts to make Managua the capital of Nicaragua began in 1824, after the Central American nations formally attained their independence from Spain.
- Documented history · 1838
Nicaragua became an independent nation in 1838.
- Documented history · 1852
Hence, Managua was officially selected as the nation's capital in 1852.
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01 · OverviewManagua, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Managua took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Managua
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Managua
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Managua
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Managua
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Managua
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01 · Q&AWhere is Managua located and what are its coordinates?
Managua is situated in Nicaragua at geographic coordinates 12.1328, -86.2504, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Managua?
Managua has a recorded population of approximately 973,087 and observes the America/Managua time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Managua?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Managua include ES-NI, English, with NIO used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Managua?
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