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Matagalpa in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Matagalpa in December 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether December is a good month to travel to Matagalpa, Nicaragua.

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Matagalpa in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Page summary

Matagalpa in December in summary
Favourable weather
Min 17°C Max 26°C 26 mm 2 day(s) 96% 46% UV 5 9.4 h/day
Best activities in December
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 05:58 17:20
Hourly weather

Average weather in Matagalpa in December 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Matagalpa in December 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in December. This allows you to forecast the weather in December 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Matagalpa in December

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Matagalpa in December.

Temperatures and rain in Matagalpa in December

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in December.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of December is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Matagalpa in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Matagalpa in December

Check the seasonal normals in Matagalpa in December and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
December
Weather data November December January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 21.9°C 21.6°C 21.9°C
Maximum temperature 26.0°C 25.9°C 26.4°C
Minimum temperature 17.9°C 17.3°C 17.4°C
Record maximum temperature 30.0°C
(2021)
31.0°C
(2021)
31.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 11.0°C
(2012)
11.0°C
(2010)
13.0°C
(2012)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
1 day(s)
(3%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 13 km/h 17 km/h 20 km/h
Wind temperature 17.9°C 17.3°C 17.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 118.7 mm 26.2 mm 20.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 19 day(s)
(63%)
13 day(s)
(42%)
14 day(s)
(45%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 9 day(s)
(29%)
2 day(s)
(7%)
1 day(s)
(3%)
Record precipitation in one day 99.6 mm
(2009)
18.9 mm
(2016)
7.5 mm
(2011)
Other weather data
Humidity 97% 96% 94%
Visibility 6.7 km 7.3 km 7.9 km
Cloud cover 53% 46% 45%
UV index 5 5 5
Daily sunshine 10h 9h 8h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h43 05h58 06h10
Sunset time 17h14 17h20 17h37
Day length 11h31 11h22 11h27
Our opinion on the climate in December
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Matagalpa in December?

Best activities in December
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Possible activities in December
Nightlife
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Matagalpa in December last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Matagalpa in December 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
18°C26°C0.1 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
18°C27°C0.0 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
18°C27°C0.1 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
18°C26°C0.0 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
18°C26°C0.1 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
18°C26°C2.4 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
19°C26°C2.1 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
18°C26°C0.2 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
18°C26°C0.1 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
17°C25°C0.0 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
18°C26°C0.0 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
18°C25°C0.1 mm
13
Partly Cloudy
18°C25°C0.0 mm
14
Partly Cloudy
17°C25°C0.0 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
17°C26°C0.0 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
18°C25°C0.0 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
18°C25°C0.1 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
18°C25°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
18°C26°C0.0 mm
20
Partly Cloudy
18°C26°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
18°C26°C0.0 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
18°C25°C0.1 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
16°C25°C0.0 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
18°C26°C0.0 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
17°C25°C0.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
17°C25°C0.0 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
17°C25°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
17°C26°C0.0 mm
29
Partly Cloudy
16°C26°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
17°C26°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
16°C26°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Matagalpa in December: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Matagalpa in December, which places this month 7th out of 12.

Expect an average of 26°C during the day and 17°C at night, with about 26 mm of precipitation spread over 2 rainy days.

Expect about 9.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Hiking and trekking and Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in Very large crowds, with a visitor index of 83/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Matagalpa are: January, February, March, April, July, November and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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