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Ocotal in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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

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Ocotal in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Ocotal in October in summary
Fair weather
Min 17°C Max 27°C 335 mm 19 day(s) 98% 60% UV 5 9.3 h/day
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 05:37 17:27
Hourly weather

Average weather in Ocotal in October 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Ocotal in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 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.

From 1st to 31 October 2026
0h
Dominant weather
Fog
12 days out of 31 (38%)
19.9°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Heavy rain
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Partly Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
3h
Dominant weather
Fog
21 days out of 31 (67%)
17.3°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Partly Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
6h
Dominant weather
Fog
22 days out of 31 (70%)
17.2°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Partly Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
12 days out of 31 (38%)
22.3°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
12h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
13 days out of 31 (41%)
25.5°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Clear/Sunny
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
15h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
14 days out of 31 (45%)
26.5°C
Other common conditions
Heavy rain
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Clear/Sunny
3 days out of 31 (9%)
18h
Dominant weather
Heavy rain
13 days out of 31 (41%)
21.9°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
12 days out of 31 (38%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Clear/Sunny
2 days out of 31 (6%)
21h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
12 days out of 31 (38%)
20.7°C
Other common conditions
Fog
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Heavy rain
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Climate

Climate of Ocotal in October

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Ocotal in October.

Temperatures and rain in Ocotal in October

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

The month of October 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 Ocotal in October

The climate of Ocotal in October is humid. An average of 335 mm precipitation is recorded over 27 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in September, the average recorded is 375 mm over 26 days.

Temperatures are warm in Ocotal in October. The average maximum temperature reaches 27°C, while the minimum falls to about 17°C. The month's average temperature is 22°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Ocotal in October: 34°C as a maximum in 2021 and 11°C as a minimum in 2010.

In October, the days last on average 11:50 in Ocotal. The sun rises around 05:37 and sets around 17:27.

With only fair weather, the month of October is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Ocotal in Nicaragua remains possible depending on your priorities.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Ocotal in October

Check the seasonal normals in Ocotal in October 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
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 22.4°C 22.0°C 21.3°C
Maximum temperature 27.1°C 26.9°C 26.7°C
Minimum temperature 17.7°C 17.2°C 16.0°C
Record maximum temperature 35.0°C
(2017)
 34.0°C
(2021)
 32.0°C
(2017)
Record low temperature 14.0°C
(2012)
 11.0°C
(2010)
 8.0°C
(2010)
Number of days at +30° 5 day(s)
(17%)
 2 day(s)
(6%)
 1 day(s)
(3%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
 30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 9 km/h 9 km/h 13 km/h
Wind temperature 17.7°C 17.2°C 15.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 375.4 mm 335.1 mm 82.2 mm
Number of days with precipitation 26 day(s)
(87%)
 27 day(s)
(87%)
 14 day(s)
(47%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 22 day(s)
(72%)
 19 day(s)
(63%)
 6 day(s)
(20%)
Record precipitation in one day 108.2 mm
(2013)
 208.0 mm
(2011)
 126.2 mm
(2020)
Other weather data
Humidity 98% 98% 98%
Visibility 6.7 km 6.6 km 6.5 km
Cloud cover 58% 60% 56%
UV index 5 5 5
Daily sunshine 9h 9h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h35 05h37 05h46
Sunset time 17h47 17h27 17h16
Day length 12h12 11h50 11h30
Our opinion on the climate in October
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Observed weather

What was the weather like in Ocotal in October last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
17°C26°C3.0 mm
2
Partly Cloudy
20°C28°C5.2 mm
3
Light rain shower
17°C25°C3.2 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
16°C24°C1.7 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
16°C25°C3.6 mm
6
Light rain shower
19°C24°C9.7 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
20°C23°C1.0 mm
8
Light rain shower
19°C23°C7.2 mm
9
Light rain shower
17°C25°C1.7 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
16°C26°C3.0 mm
11
Light rain shower
17°C23°C6.6 mm
12
Light rain shower
17°C24°C17.3 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
16°C23°C11.7 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
16°C22°C5.3 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
16°C24°C3.7 mm
16
Light rain shower
17°C25°C5.9 mm
17
Light rain shower
20°C27°C3.5 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
20°C26°C6.5 mm
19
Patchy light drizzle
17°C26°C2.4 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
16°C24°C10.4 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
17°C21°C0.1 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
19°C26°C1.1 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
16°C26°C0.1 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
16°C26°C0.7 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
16°C27°C0.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
16°C26°C0.4 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
20°C29°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
20°C29°C0.8 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
20°C25°C2.2 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
17°C24°C2.3 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
14°C25°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Ocotal in October: your frequently asked questions

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

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Ocotal in October, which ranks this month 11th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 27°C during the day and 17°C at night, with about 335 mm of precipitation spread over 19 rainy days.

Expect about 9.3 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 38/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Ocotal are: January, February, March, April, July, November and December. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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