The high season for tourists runs from December through May, and during these months rain is scarce. While the days are pretty much always sunny, strong winds are also common, which can, when not too strong, serve to cool you off while bathing in the sun. The downside to this season is that because it is so dry, many trees lose their leaves, and the landscape can look somewhat bare.

Personally, this Gringo enjoys Nicaragua much more during the rainy, green season, starting at the end of May and running to December. Sure, there is more rain, but the rainforest is vibrant; the whole country is new again. Not to mention the fact that the number of tourists decreases dramatically during this season, leaving you your own personal playground.

Add to that the fact that the coolest weather is generally found in the months of August to November, with daytime temperatures getting up into the mid-high 70s (Real cool, I know) and you see why this Gringo prefers to bring an umbrella. We’re not talking torrential downpours here, just a couple hours of rain in the late afternoon, nothing that can ruin a vacation.

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