Central America · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74–88°F | 8h | Low (25mm) | Peak | Breezy, sunny dry season kicks off with jazz and buzzing Casco Viejo nights. |
| February | 74–89°F | 9h | Minimal (10mm) | Peak | Driest, sunniest month - windy Pacific days and exuberant Carnival crowds. |
| March | 75–90°F | 8h | Minimal (13mm) | Peak | Hot, dry and bright, with calm seas ideal for islands and diving. |
| April | 75–90°F | 6h | Moderate (74mm) | Peak | The last hot dry days give way to the first refreshing showers. |
| May | 75–88°F | 5h | High (205mm) | Shoulder | Green season opens - lush rainforest, dramatic storms and lower rates. |
| June | 75–87°F | 5h | High (210mm) | Shoulder | Warm, wet and vividly green with sunny mornings and afternoon thunder. |
| July | 75–88°F | 5h | High (178mm) | Shoulder | A midseason dry spell brings sunnier gaps and arriving humpback whales. |
| August | 75–88°F | 5h | High (199mm) | Shoulder | Green, warm and whale-rich, with lush jungle and few crowds. |
| September | 74–87°F | 4h | High (210mm) | Off-Peak | Deep green and rainy - lush, quiet and cheap, with the odd sunny window. |
| October | 74–87°F | 4h | Very High (258mm) | Off-Peak | Wettest stretch: heavy tropical rains, roaring rivers and rock-bottom prices. |
| November | 74–86°F | 5h | Very High (259mm) | Shoulder | Rain lingers but patriotic November fiestas fill the streets with color. |
| December | 74–87°F | 6h | High (115mm) | Peak | Skies clear and breezes return as festive dry season and holiday buzz arrive. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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