November - April (Dry Season)

November through April is Nicaragua’s dry season, when the country enjoys sunny days, mild temperatures, and very little rain. This makes it a great time for enjoying the beautiful beaches, discovering the colonial cities, and exploring the nature reserves the country is known for. This is the high season, so expect more tourists and higher prices for accommodations.

Events and Festivals

- Holy Week (March/April): Holy Week in Nicaragua sees colorful religious processions in the city of Granada, and smaller events around the rest of the country.

- Purisima festivities (early December): The ‘Purisima’ festivities, honoring the Immaculate Conception, comprise processions, singing in the streets and fireworks displays in some places.

- Week-long surfing competition (late November): An annual week-long surfing competition sees some of Latin America’s best surfers converging on the beaches around San Juan del Sur; competing against each other and the waves.