2004 - So what's the weather like down there?

I'll be spending time in what is called the Pacific zone, which stretches from the west coast to the eastern edges of the two large lakes, Lago de Managua and Lago de Nicaragua. This area is a dry tropical area, with high temperatures and relatively little precipitation.

As in any tropical country, Nicaragua has a dry season and a rainy season, though they vary from region to region. In the western part of the country, the dry season, also called verano or summer by the locals, runs roughly from November to April. Invierno, or the winter rainy season, lasts the other half of the year, from May to October.

I will be arriving during the transition of the seasons, so I may experience a wide variety of weather. While the dry season is preferable for travel, the rainy season—in the Pacific region—may consist of daily showers lasting about an hour each afternoon.

The temperature in Nicaragua varies little from season to season, though the heat during the rainy season can be uncomfortable (i.e. HUMIDITY!). Generally speaking, the temperatures range between 81-90° F during the rainy season, and between 86-95° F throughout the dry period.

I've linked a Weather Pixie in my sidebar, which monitors the weather at Managua's International Airport. While I was not able to link directly to the city of Leon, Managua's temps and humidity numbers should be similar.