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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Potosí, Nicaragua. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Potosí weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Potosí are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Potosí January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 13mm 8.1hrs 12.3hrs

The weather in January in Potosí is characteristically hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Potosí, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Potosí and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Potosí with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in January »

February

Potosí February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 5mm 8.8hrs 12.5hrs

February in Potosí is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Potosí, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Potosí and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Potosí with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in February »

March

Potosí March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 3mm 8.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Potosí is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Potosí, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Potosí and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Potosí with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in March »

April

Potosí April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 12mm 8.6hrs 13.1hrs

Potosí's weather in April is typically hot, humid and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Potosí, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Potosí and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Potosí with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in April »

May

Potosí May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 168mm 7.7hrs 13.4hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Potosí and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Potosí for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Potosí and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Potosí with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in May »

June

Potosí June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 249mm 6.4hrs 12.3hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Potosí during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Potosí for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Potosí and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Potosí with around 249mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in June »

July

Potosí July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 164mm 6.4hrs 12.5hrs

July in Potosí is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Potosí for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Potosí and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Potosí with around 164mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in July »

August

Potosí August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 180mm 6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Potosí is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Potosí for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Potosí and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Potosí with around 180mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in August »

September

Potosí September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 278mm 6hrs 13.1hrs

Potosí's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Potosí.

September is in the fall / autumn in Potosí and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Potosí with around 278mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in September »

October

Potosí October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 305mm 5.9hrs 13.4hrs

October is a very wet, humid month in Potosí and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Potosí.

October is in the fall / autumn in Potosí and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Potosí with around 305mm 12 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in October »

November

Potosí November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 93mm 7.4hrs 12.3hrs

The climate in Potosí during November can be summarized as hot and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Potosí, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Potosí and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Potosí with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in November »

December

Potosí December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 31mm 7.6hrs 12.5hrs

December in Potosí is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Potosí, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Potosí and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Potosí with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Potosí weather in December »

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Potosí weather stats

Potosí weather statistics
Hottest month: May 31.6°C 88.9°F
Driest month: March 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: February 8.8hrs
Coldest month: December 29.7°C 85.5°F
Wettest month: October 305mm 12ins
Warmest sea: June 29°C 84.2°F
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