Madriz Department weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Madriz Department, Nicaragua. Like most weather services, we show Madriz Department at one spot: Somoto, its largest city. At 3:45 PM local time it was drizzle and 27°C (81°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 73%
- Chance of rain
- 61%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season May–Jun, Sep–Oct
About Somoto weather
Is it raining in Somoto right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 27° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Somoto this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 19–20°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Somoto lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Somoto?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Madriz Department weather by month
When is the best time to visit Madriz Department?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Madriz Department is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in October to 35°C (94°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Madriz Department?
September is the wettest month, with about 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Madriz Department?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (94°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). October is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F).
Does Madriz Department have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Jun, Sep–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Somoto), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months