🇬🇹 Guatemala City vs Managua 🇳🇮

Guatemala City, Guatemala vs Managua, Nicaragua — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Managua is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Managua is drier, with roughly 6 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇹 Guatemala City🇳🇮 Managua
Avg annual high24°C32°C
Hottest monthApril (27°C)April (35°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (12°C low)February (23°C low)
Rainy days / year246240
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇬🇹 Guatemala City

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (27°C), coldest lows in January (12°C).

🇳🇮 Managua

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (35°C), coldest lows in February (23°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Guatemala City or Managua warmer?

Managua is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Guatemala City or Managua?

Guatemala City is rainier — Managua sees about 6 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Guatemala City vs Managua?

Guatemala City is best around January, February, December; Managua is best around January, February, December.

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